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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,326.62, 476,456.50 and 130,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,326.62, 476,456.50 and 130,702.62 is: 196,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,326.62 : 476,456.50 = 130,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,326.62/476,456.50 = 130,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,326.62x = 476,456.50 × 130,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,326.62x = 62,274,112,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274,112,866.03/317,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,246.10

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