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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,009.60, 477,014.40 and 140,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,009.60, 477,014.40 and 140,862.60 is: 211,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,009.60 : 477,014.40 = 140,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,009.60/477,014.40 = 140,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,009.60x = 477,014.40 × 140,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,009.60x = 67,193,488,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193,488,621.44/318,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,293.90

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