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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,150.36, 477,229.32 and 81,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,150.36, 477,229.32 and 81,486.72 is: 122,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,150.36 : 477,229.32 = 81,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,150.36/477,229.32 = 81,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,150.36x = 477,229.32 × 81,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,150.36x = 38,887,851,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,887,851,974.63/318,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,231.05

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