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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,064.72, 477,155.40 and 130,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,064.72, 477,155.40 and 130,974.16 is: 196,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,064.72 : 477,155.40 = 130,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,064.72/477,155.40 = 130,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,064.72x = 477,155.40 × 130,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,064.72x = 62,495,027,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,495,027,704.46/318,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,485.26

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