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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,661.97, 470,511.18 and 113,981.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,661.97, 470,511.18 and 113,981.58 is: 170,978.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,661.97 : 470,511.18 = 113,981.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,661.97/470,511.18 = 113,981.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,661.97x = 470,511.18 × 113,981.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,661.97x = 53,629,607,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,629,607,704.06/313,661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,978.99

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