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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,514.77, 474,628.56 and 136,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,514.77, 474,628.56 and 136,515.14 is: 204,710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,514.77 : 474,628.56 = 136,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,514.77/474,628.56 = 136,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,514.77x = 474,628.56 × 136,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,514.77x = 64,793,984,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,793,984,316.40/316,514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,710.78

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