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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,611.28, 479,292.30 and 119,822.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,611.28, 479,292.30 and 119,822.77 is: 179,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,611.28 : 479,292.30 = 119,822.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,611.28/479,292.30 = 119,822.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,611.28x = 479,292.30 × 119,822.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,611.28x = 57,430,131,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,430,131,025.67/319,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,687.43

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