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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,182.13, 474,238.25 and 79,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,182.13, 474,238.25 and 79,524.90 is: 119,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,182.13 : 474,238.25 = 79,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,182.13/474,238.25 = 79,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,182.13x = 474,238.25 × 79,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,182.13x = 37,713,749,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713,749,407.43/316,182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,278.56

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