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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,330.58, 476,120.34 and 139,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,330.58, 476,120.34 and 139,713 is: 209,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,330.58 : 476,120.34 = 139,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,330.58/476,120.34 = 139,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,330.58x = 476,120.34 × 139,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,330.58x = 66,520,201,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520,201,062.42/317,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,624.30

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