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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,235.56, 474,360.24 and 126,785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,235.56, 474,360.24 and 126,785.14 is: 190,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,235.56 : 474,360.24 = 126,785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,235.56/474,360.24 = 126,785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,235.56x = 474,360.24 × 126,785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,235.56x = 60,141,829,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,141,829,438.83/316,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,180.48

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