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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,960.53, 475,594.59 and 139,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,960.53, 475,594.59 and 139,444.50 is: 209,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,960.53 : 475,594.59 = 139,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,960.53/475,594.59 = 139,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,960.53x = 475,594.59 × 139,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,960.53x = 66,319,049,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,319,049,805.26/316,960.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,234.41

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