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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,139.88, 478,721.97 and 119,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,139.88, 478,721.97 and 119,439.24 is: 179,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,139.88 : 478,721.97 = 119,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,139.88/478,721.97 = 119,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,139.88x = 478,721.97 × 119,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,139.88x = 57,178,188,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178,188,268.10/319,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,163.41

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