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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,742.21, 473,294.19 and 135,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,742.21, 473,294.19 and 135,944.92 is: 203,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,742.21 : 473,294.19 = 135,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,742.21/473,294.19 = 135,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,742.21x = 473,294.19 × 135,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,742.21x = 64,341,940,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,341,940,796.01/315,742.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,779.98

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