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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,802.28, 470,555.58 and 113,981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,802.28, 470,555.58 and 113,981.76 is: 170,918.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,802.28 : 470,555.58 = 113,981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,802.28/470,555.58 = 113,981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,802.28x = 470,555.58 × 113,981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,802.28x = 53,634,753,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,634,753,186.22/313,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,918.94

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