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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,803.80, 476,316.90 and 140,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,803.80, 476,316.90 and 140,122.20 is: 210,011.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,803.80 : 476,316.90 = 140,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,803.80/476,316.90 = 140,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,803.80x = 476,316.90 × 140,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,803.80x = 66,742,571,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,742,571,925.18/317,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,011.88

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