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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,252.78, 477,343.50 and 81,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,252.78, 477,343.50 and 81,601.02 is: 122,392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,252.78 : 477,343.50 = 81,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,252.78/477,343.50 = 81,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,252.78x = 477,343.50 × 81,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,252.78x = 38,951,716,490.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,951,716,490.37/318,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,392.38

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