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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,232, 478,850.40 and 141,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,232, 478,850.40 and 141,691.28 is: 212,537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,232 : 478,850.40 = 141,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,232/478,850.40 = 141,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,232x = 478,850.40 × 141,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,232x = 67,848,926,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,848,926,104.51/319,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,537.99

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