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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,823.74, 475,231.51 and 76,939.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,823.74, 475,231.51 and 76,939.61 is: 115,408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,823.74 : 475,231.51 = 76,939.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,823.74/475,231.51 = 76,939.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,823.74x = 475,231.51 × 76,939.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,823.74x = 36,564,124,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,564,124,326.34/316,823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,408.41

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