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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,870.87, 473,779.69 and 135,949.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,870.87, 473,779.69 and 135,949.03 is: 203,912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,870.87 : 473,779.69 = 135,949.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,870.87/473,779.69 = 135,949.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,870.87x = 473,779.69 × 135,949.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,870.87x = 64,409,888,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,409,888,609.46/315,870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,912.09

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