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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,639.20, 474,958.80 and 129,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,639.20, 474,958.80 and 129,784.80 is: 194,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,639.20 : 474,958.80 = 129,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,639.20/474,958.80 = 129,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,639.20x = 474,958.80 × 129,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,639.20x = 61,642,432,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642,432,866.24/316,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,677.20

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