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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,938.36, 470,897.10 and 136,445.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,938.36, 470,897.10 and 136,445.58 is: 204,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,938.36 : 470,897.10 = 136,445.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,938.36/470,897.10 = 136,445.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,938.36x = 470,897.10 × 136,445.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,938.36x = 64,251,827,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,251,827,929.82/313,938.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,663.83

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