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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,966.70, 476,950.05 and 81,327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,966.70, 476,950.05 and 81,327.90 is: 121,991.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,966.70 : 476,950.05 = 81,327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,966.70/476,950.05 = 81,327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,966.70x = 476,950.05 × 81,327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,966.70x = 38,789,345,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,789,345,971.40/317,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,991.85

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