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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,641.48, 470,511.43 and 187,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,641.48, 470,511.43 and 187,424.24 is: 281,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,641.48 : 470,511.43 = 187,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,641.48/470,511.43 = 187,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,641.48x = 470,511.43 × 187,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,641.48x = 88,185,247,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,185,247,179.06/313,641.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,165.77

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