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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,231.97, 475,825.77 and 148,789.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,231.97, 475,825.77 and 148,789.23 is: 223,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,231.97 : 475,825.77 = 148,789.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,231.97/475,825.77 = 148,789.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,231.97x = 475,825.77 × 148,789.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,231.97x = 70,797,749,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,797,749,932.46/317,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,173.44

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