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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,851.66, 475,337.43 and 127,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,851.66, 475,337.43 and 127,326.78 is: 191,014.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,851.66 : 475,337.43 = 127,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,851.66/475,337.43 = 127,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,851.66x = 475,337.43 × 127,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,851.66x = 60,523,184,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,523,184,375.38/316,851.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,014.26

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