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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,831.80, 470,747.70 and 181,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,831.80, 470,747.70 and 181,121.40 is: 271,682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,831.80 : 470,747.70 = 181,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,831.80/470,747.70 = 181,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,831.80x = 470,747.70 × 181,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,831.80x = 85,262,482,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,262,482,470.78/313,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,682.10

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