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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,871.74, 478,335.12 and 82,212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,871.74, 478,335.12 and 82,212.42 is: 123,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,871.74 : 478,335.12 = 82,212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,871.74/478,335.12 = 82,212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,871.74x = 478,335.12 × 82,212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,871.74x = 39,325,087,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,325,087,786.19/318,871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,325.72

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