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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,151.88, 478,739.97 and 119,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,151.88, 478,739.97 and 119,451.24 is: 179,181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,151.88 : 478,739.97 = 119,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,151.88/478,739.97 = 119,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,151.88x = 478,739.97 × 119,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,151.88x = 57,186,083,054.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186,083,054.06/319,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,181.41

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