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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,219.89, 475,954.37 and 139,602.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,219.89, 475,954.37 and 139,602.31 is: 209,458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,219.89 : 475,954.37 = 139,602.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,219.89/475,954.37 = 139,602.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,219.89x = 475,954.37 × 139,602.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,219.89x = 66,444,327,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,444,327,475.83/317,219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,458.26

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