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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,775.33, 477,804.16 and 139,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,775.33, 477,804.16 and 139,012.03 is: 208,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,775.33 : 477,804.16 = 139,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,775.33/477,804.16 = 139,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,775.33x = 477,804.16 × 139,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,775.33x = 66,420,526,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,420,526,224.04/318,775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,361.56

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