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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,912.57, 470,858.44 and 136,419.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,912.57, 470,858.44 and 136,419.75 is: 204,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,912.57 : 470,858.44 = 136,419.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,912.57/470,858.44 = 136,419.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,912.57x = 470,858.44 × 136,419.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,912.57x = 64,234,389,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,389,988.09/313,912.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,625.10

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