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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,257, 478,887.90 and 141,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,257, 478,887.90 and 141,716.28 is: 212,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,257 : 478,887.90 = 141,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,257/478,887.90 = 141,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,257x = 478,887.90 × 141,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,257x = 67,866,211,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,866,211,725.01/319,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,575.49

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