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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,979.20, 470,968.80 and 136,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,979.20, 470,968.80 and 136,571.20 is: 204,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,979.20 : 470,968.80 = 136,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,979.20/470,968.80 = 136,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,979.20x = 470,968.80 × 136,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,979.20x = 64,320,774,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,320,774,178.56/313,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,856.80

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