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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,411.79, 477,233.19 and 140,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,411.79, 477,233.19 and 140,717.23 is: 210,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,411.79 : 477,233.19 = 140,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,411.79/477,233.19 = 140,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,411.79x = 477,233.19 × 140,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,411.79x = 67,154,932,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,154,932,560.86/318,411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,905.92

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