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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,897.58, 475,347.45 and 80,240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,897.58, 475,347.45 and 80,240.15 is: 120,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,897.58 : 475,347.45 = 80,240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,897.58/475,347.45 = 80,240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,897.58x = 475,347.45 × 80,240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,897.58x = 38,141,950,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,141,950,690.12/316,897.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,360.50

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