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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,362.14, 475,809.93 and 151,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,362.14, 475,809.93 and 151,266.78 is: 226,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,362.14 : 475,809.93 = 151,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,362.14/475,809.93 = 151,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,362.14x = 475,809.93 × 151,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,362.14x = 71,974,236,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,974,236,003.13/317,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,788.98

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