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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,827.50, 475,242.24 and 80,170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,827.50, 475,242.24 and 80,170.10 is: 120,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,827.50 : 475,242.24 = 80,170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,827.50/475,242.24 = 80,170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,827.50x = 475,242.24 × 80,170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,827.50x = 38,100,219,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100,219,833.89/316,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,255.41

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