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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,607.53, 479,286.69 and 119,819.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,607.53, 479,286.69 and 119,819.01 is: 179,681.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,607.53 : 479,286.69 = 119,819.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,607.53/479,286.69 = 119,819.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,607.53x = 479,286.69 × 119,819.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,607.53x = 57,427,654,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,427,654,305.54/319,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,681.79

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