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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,320.90, 474,481.35 and 129,288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,320.90, 474,481.35 and 129,288.66 is: 193,932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,320.90 : 474,481.35 = 129,288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,320.90/474,481.35 = 129,288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,320.90x = 474,481.35 × 129,288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,320.90x = 61,345,057,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,345,057,936.49/316,320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,932.99

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