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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,344.74, 471,252.62 and 136,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,344.74, 471,252.62 and 136,717.97 is: 204,961.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,344.74 : 471,252.62 = 136,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,344.74/471,252.62 = 136,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,344.74x = 471,252.62 × 136,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,344.74x = 64,428,700,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428,700,385.45/314,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,961.92

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