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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,344.99, 474,517.49 and 138,853.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,344.99, 474,517.49 and 138,853.55 is: 208,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,344.99 : 474,517.49 = 138,853.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,344.99/474,517.49 = 138,853.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,344.99x = 474,517.49 × 138,853.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,344.99x = 65,888,434,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,888,434,956.73/316,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,280.32

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