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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,277.09, 496,967.92 and 141,738.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,277.09, 496,967.92 and 141,738.69 is: 212,630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,277.09 : 496,967.92 = 141,738.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,277.09/496,967.92 = 141,738.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,277.09x = 496,967.92 × 141,738.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,277.09x = 70,439,578,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,439,578,759.29/331,277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,630.40

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