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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,910.80, 476,477.40 and 140,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,910.80, 476,477.40 and 140,229.20 is: 210,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,910.80 : 476,477.40 = 140,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,910.80/476,477.40 = 140,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,910.80x = 476,477.40 × 140,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,910.80x = 66,816,044,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,816,044,620.08/317,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,172.30

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