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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,571.76, 474,853.68 and 127,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,571.76, 474,853.68 and 127,116 is: 190,672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,571.76 : 474,853.68 = 127,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,571.76/474,853.68 = 127,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,571.76x = 474,853.68 × 127,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,571.76x = 60,361,500,386.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,361,500,386.88/316,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,672.41

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