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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,235.60, 474,350.76 and 129,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,235.60, 474,350.76 and 129,115.84 is: 193,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,235.60 : 474,350.76 = 129,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,235.60/474,350.76 = 129,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,235.60x = 474,350.76 × 129,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,235.60x = 61,246,196,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246,196,832.04/316,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,672.68

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