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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,341.68, 474,512.52 and 138,850.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,341.68, 474,512.52 and 138,850.23 is: 208,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,341.68 : 474,512.52 = 138,850.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,341.68/474,512.52 = 138,850.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,341.68x = 474,512.52 × 138,850.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,341.68x = 65,886,170,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,886,170,167.32/316,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,275.34

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