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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,116.40, 477,149.76 and 140,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,116.40, 477,149.76 and 140,629.20 is: 210,932.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,116.40 : 477,149.76 = 140,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,116.40/477,149.76 = 140,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,116.40x = 477,149.76 × 140,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,116.40x = 67,101,189,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,101,189,028.99/318,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,932.82

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