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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,257.78, 477,351.02 and 81,606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,257.78, 477,351.02 and 81,606.02 is: 122,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,257.78 : 477,351.02 = 81,606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,257.78/477,351.02 = 81,606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,257.78x = 477,351.02 × 81,606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,257.78x = 38,954,716,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,954,716,885.14/318,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,399.89

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