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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,132.76, 478,781.16 and 119,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,132.76, 478,781.16 and 119,456 is: 179,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,132.76 : 478,781.16 = 119,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,132.76/478,781.16 = 119,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,132.76x = 478,781.16 × 119,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,132.76x = 57,193,282,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193,282,248.96/319,132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,214.70

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