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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,038.08, 700,668.48 and 151,495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,038.08, 700,668.48 and 151,495.68 is: 227,279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,038.08 : 700,668.48 = 151,495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,038.08/700,668.48 = 151,495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,038.08x = 700,668.48 × 151,495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,038.08x = 106,148,247,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,148,247,832.17/467,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,279.64

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