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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,271.70, 474,407.55 and 129,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,271.70, 474,407.55 and 129,417.30 is: 194,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,271.70 : 474,407.55 = 129,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,271.70/474,407.55 = 129,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,271.70x = 474,407.55 × 129,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,271.70x = 61,396,544,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,396,544,220.62/316,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,125.95

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