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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,928.22, 475,220.61 and 139,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,928.22, 475,220.61 and 139,227.18 is: 208,765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,928.22 : 475,220.61 = 139,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,928.22/475,220.61 = 139,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,928.22x = 475,220.61 × 139,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,928.22x = 66,163,625,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,163,625,408.18/316,928.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,765.33

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