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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,717.92, 478,111.91 and 105,408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,717.92, 478,111.91 and 105,408.14 is: 158,123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,717.92 : 478,111.91 = 105,408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,717.92/478,111.91 = 105,408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,717.92x = 478,111.91 × 105,408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,717.92x = 50,396,884,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,396,884,227.35/318,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,123.78

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