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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,898.72, 476,970.36 and 140,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,898.72, 476,970.36 and 140,280.24 is: 210,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,898.72 : 476,970.36 = 140,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,898.72/476,970.36 = 140,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,898.72x = 476,970.36 × 140,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,898.72x = 66,909,516,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,909,516,573.69/317,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,474.32

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