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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,179.18, 474,269.58 and 129,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,179.18, 474,269.58 and 129,190.68 is: 193,786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,179.18 : 474,269.58 = 129,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,179.18/474,269.58 = 129,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,179.18x = 474,269.58 × 129,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,179.18x = 61,271,209,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,271,209,543.51/316,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,786.35

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