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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,950.18, 470,640.44 and 114,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,950.18, 470,640.44 and 114,129.44 is: 171,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,950.18 : 470,640.44 = 114,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,950.18/470,640.44 = 114,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,950.18x = 470,640.44 × 114,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,950.18x = 53,713,929,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,713,929,858.55/313,950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,090.62

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