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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,041.30, 472,439.10 and 137,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,041.30, 472,439.10 and 137,427.20 is: 206,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,041.30 : 472,439.10 = 137,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,041.30/472,439.10 = 137,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,041.30x = 472,439.10 × 137,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,041.30x = 64,925,982,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925,982,683.52/315,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,087.21

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