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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,109.72, 470,892.42 and 126,999.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,109.72, 470,892.42 and 126,999.72 is: 190,389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,109.72 : 470,892.42 = 126,999.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,109.72/470,892.42 = 126,999.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,109.72x = 470,892.42 × 126,999.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,109.72x = 59,803,205,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,803,205,490.12/314,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,389.54

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