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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,894.80, 470,774.16 and 114,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,894.80, 470,774.16 and 114,220.08 is: 171,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,894.80 : 470,774.16 = 114,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,894.80/470,774.16 = 114,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,894.80x = 470,774.16 × 114,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,894.80x = 53,771,862,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,771,862,217.13/313,894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,305.36

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