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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,774.58, 477,803.03 and 139,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,774.58, 477,803.03 and 139,011.28 is: 208,360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,774.58 : 477,803.03 = 139,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,774.58/477,803.03 = 139,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,774.58x = 477,803.03 × 139,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,774.58x = 66,420,010,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,420,010,788.18/318,774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,360.44

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