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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,996.44, 477,213.36 and 131,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,996.44, 477,213.36 and 131,007.94 is: 196,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,996.44 : 477,213.36 = 131,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,996.44/477,213.36 = 131,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,996.44x = 477,213.36 × 131,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,996.44x = 62,518,737,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,518,737,549.77/317,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,602.01

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