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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,404.79, 477,222.71 and 140,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,404.79, 477,222.71 and 140,710.23 is: 210,895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,404.79 : 477,222.71 = 140,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,404.79/477,222.71 = 140,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,404.79x = 477,222.71 × 140,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,404.79x = 67,150,116,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,150,116,581.77/318,404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,895.43

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