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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,948.70, 478,256.93 and 150,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,948.70, 478,256.93 and 150,423.77 is: 225,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,948.70 : 478,256.93 = 150,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,948.70/478,256.93 = 150,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,948.70x = 478,256.93 × 150,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,948.70x = 71,941,212,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,941,212,010.93/318,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,557.32

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