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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,421.24, 474,633.76 and 129,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,421.24, 474,633.76 and 129,432.74 is: 194,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,421.24 : 474,633.76 = 129,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,421.24/474,633.76 = 129,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,421.24x = 474,633.76 × 129,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,421.24x = 61,433,148,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,433,148,053.30/316,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,149.89

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