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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,172.08, 474,421.74 and 138,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,172.08, 474,421.74 and 138,803.68 is: 208,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,172.08 : 474,421.74 = 138,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,172.08/474,421.74 = 138,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,172.08x = 474,421.74 × 138,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,172.08x = 65,851,483,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,851,483,384.00/316,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,277.35

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