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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,416.24, 474,626.25 and 129,427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,416.24, 474,626.25 and 129,427.74 is: 194,142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,416.24 : 474,626.25 = 129,427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,416.24/474,626.25 = 129,427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,416.24x = 474,626.25 × 129,427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,416.24x = 61,429,802,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429,802,882.18/316,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,142.38

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