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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,949.90, 475,442.19 and 80,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,949.90, 475,442.19 and 80,294.63 is: 120,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,949.90 : 475,442.19 = 80,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,949.90/475,442.19 = 80,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,949.90x = 475,442.19 × 80,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,949.90x = 38,175,452,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,452,355.23/316,949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,446.33

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