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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,639.60, 470,502.60 and 136,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,639.60, 470,502.60 and 136,141.60 is: 204,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,639.60 : 470,502.60 = 136,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,639.60/470,502.60 = 136,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,639.60x = 470,502.60 × 136,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,639.60x = 64,054,976,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,054,976,768.16/313,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,231.15

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