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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,060.16, 474,339.33 and 138,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,060.16, 474,339.33 and 138,689.60 is: 208,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,060.16 : 474,339.33 = 138,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,060.16/474,339.33 = 138,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,060.16x = 474,339.33 × 138,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,060.16x = 65,785,931,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,785,931,941.97/316,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,143.70

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