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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,139.48, 477,135.42 and 140,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,139.48, 477,135.42 and 140,549.68 is: 210,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,139.48 : 477,135.42 = 140,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,139.48/477,135.42 = 140,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,139.48x = 477,135.42 × 140,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,139.48x = 67,061,230,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,061,230,597.67/318,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,791.92

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