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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,777.89, 475,166.54 and 127,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,777.89, 475,166.54 and 127,238.28 is: 190,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,777.89 : 475,166.54 = 127,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,777.89/475,166.54 = 127,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,777.89x = 475,166.54 × 127,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,777.89x = 60,459,374,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,459,374,885.98/316,777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,857.31

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