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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,977.76, 470,982.90 and 103,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,977.76, 470,982.90 and 103,632.08 is: 155,453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,977.76 : 470,982.90 = 103,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,977.76/470,982.90 = 103,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,977.76x = 470,982.90 × 103,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,977.76x = 48,808,937,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,808,937,571.43/313,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,453.49

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