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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,512.97, 470,121.30 and 121,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,512.97, 470,121.30 and 121,477.36 is: 182,158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,512.97 : 470,121.30 = 121,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,512.97/470,121.30 = 121,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,512.97x = 470,121.30 × 121,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,512.97x = 57,109,094,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,109,094,403.77/313,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,158.63

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