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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,377.64, 475,833.18 and 151,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,377.64, 475,833.18 and 151,282.28 is: 226,812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,377.64 : 475,833.18 = 151,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,377.64/475,833.18 = 151,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,377.64x = 475,833.18 × 151,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,377.64x = 71,985,128,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,985,128,370.05/317,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,812.22

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