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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,231, 478,848.90 and 141,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,231, 478,848.90 and 141,690.28 is: 212,536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,231 : 478,848.90 = 141,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,231/478,848.90 = 141,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,231x = 478,848.90 × 141,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,231x = 67,848,234,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,848,234,718.69/319,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,536.49

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