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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,086.02, 474,050.10 and 123,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,086.02, 474,050.10 and 123,999.48 is: 185,968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,086.02 : 474,050.10 = 123,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,086.02/474,050.10 = 123,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,086.02x = 474,050.10 × 123,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,086.02x = 58,781,965,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,781,965,893.95/316,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,968.26

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