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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,915.31, 475,373.78 and 80,258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,915.31, 475,373.78 and 80,258.02 is: 120,387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,915.31 : 475,373.78 = 80,258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,915.31/475,373.78 = 80,258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,915.31x = 475,373.78 × 80,258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,915.31x = 38,152,555,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152,555,564.56/316,915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,387.23

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