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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,777.58, 477,807.53 and 139,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,777.58, 477,807.53 and 139,014.28 is: 208,364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,777.58 : 477,807.53 = 139,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,777.58/477,807.53 = 139,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,777.58x = 477,807.53 × 139,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,777.58x = 66,422,069,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,422,069,761.53/318,777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,364.94

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