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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,186.44, 474,244.72 and 79,529.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,186.44, 474,244.72 and 79,529.21 is: 119,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,186.44 : 474,244.72 = 79,529.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,186.44/474,244.72 = 79,529.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,186.44x = 474,244.72 × 79,529.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,186.44x = 37,716,307,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,716,307,928.27/316,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,285.03

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