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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,462.66, 477,693.98 and 81,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,462.66, 477,693.98 and 81,805.56 is: 122,708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,462.66 : 477,693.98 = 81,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,462.66/477,693.98 = 81,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,462.66x = 477,693.98 × 81,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,462.66x = 39,078,023,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078,023,133.50/318,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,708.34

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