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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,724.80, 478,087.52 and 82,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,724.80, 478,087.52 and 82,068 is: 123,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,724.80 : 478,087.52 = 82,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,724.80/478,087.52 = 82,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,724.80x = 478,087.52 × 82,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,724.80x = 39,235,686,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,235,686,591.36/318,724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,102.08

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