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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,584.72, 467,189.88 and 121,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,584.72, 467,189.88 and 121,819 is: 182,655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,584.72 : 467,189.88 = 121,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,584.72/467,189.88 = 121,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,584.72x = 467,189.88 × 121,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,584.72x = 56,912,603,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912,603,991.72/311,584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,655.31

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