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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,411.78, 464,118.03 and 84,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,411.78, 464,118.03 and 84,774.12 is: 127,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,411.78 : 464,118.03 = 84,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,411.78/464,118.03 = 84,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,411.78x = 464,118.03 × 84,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,411.78x = 39,345,197,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,345,197,569.38/309,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,161.28

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