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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,396.63, 470,281.73 and 113,732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,396.63, 470,281.73 and 113,732.62 is: 170,666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,396.63 : 470,281.73 = 113,732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,396.63/470,281.73 = 113,732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,396.63x = 470,281.73 × 113,732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,396.63x = 53,486,371,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,486,371,223.96/313,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,666.71

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