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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,223.52, 475,959.82 and 139,605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,223.52, 475,959.82 and 139,605.94 is: 209,463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,223.52 : 475,959.82 = 139,605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,223.52/475,959.82 = 139,605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,223.52x = 475,959.82 × 139,605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,223.52x = 66,446,818,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,446,818,073.33/317,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,463.72

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