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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,269.56, 474,404.80 and 129,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,269.56, 474,404.80 and 129,281.06 is: 193,921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,269.56 : 474,404.80 = 129,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,269.56/474,404.80 = 129,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,269.56x = 474,404.80 × 129,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,269.56x = 61,331,556,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331,556,518.30/316,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,921.78

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