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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,773.83, 477,801.91 and 139,010.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,773.83, 477,801.91 and 139,010.53 is: 208,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,773.83 : 477,801.91 = 139,010.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,773.83/477,801.91 = 139,010.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,773.83x = 477,801.91 × 139,010.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,773.83x = 66,419,496,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,419,496,744.11/318,773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,359.31

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