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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,059.40, 482,916.30 and 134,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,059.40, 482,916.30 and 134,859.40 is: 202,216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,059.40 : 482,916.30 = 134,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,059.40/482,916.30 = 134,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,059.40x = 482,916.30 × 134,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,059.40x = 65,125,802,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125,802,468.22/322,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,216.74

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