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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,311.10, 474,467.10 and 129,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,311.10, 474,467.10 and 129,322.60 is: 193,984.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,311.10 : 474,467.10 = 129,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,311.10/474,467.10 = 129,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,311.10x = 474,467.10 × 129,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,311.10x = 61,359,318,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,359,318,986.46/316,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,984.08

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