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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,870.37, 473,778.93 and 135,948.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,870.37, 473,778.93 and 135,948.53 is: 203,911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,870.37 : 473,778.93 = 135,948.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,870.37/473,778.93 = 135,948.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,870.37x = 473,778.93 × 135,948.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,870.37x = 64,409,548,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,409,548,996.06/315,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,911.34

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