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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,901.20, 470,851.80 and 114,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,901.20, 470,851.80 and 114,446.80 is: 171,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,901.20 : 470,851.80 = 114,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,901.20/470,851.80 = 114,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,901.20x = 470,851.80 × 114,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,901.20x = 53,887,481,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,887,481,784.24/313,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,670.20

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