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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,137.81, 478,852.01 and 119,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,137.81, 478,852.01 and 119,473.74 is: 179,265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,137.81 : 478,852.01 = 119,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,137.81/478,852.01 = 119,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,137.81x = 478,852.01 × 119,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,137.81x = 57,210,240,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210,240,541.22/319,137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,265.00

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