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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,060.72, 477,149.40 and 130,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,060.72, 477,149.40 and 130,970.16 is: 196,479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,060.72 : 477,149.40 = 130,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,060.72/477,149.40 = 130,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,060.72x = 477,149.40 × 130,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,060.72x = 62,492,333,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,492,333,261.90/318,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,479.25

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