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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,984.62, 470,977.27 and 114,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,984.62, 470,977.27 and 114,306.66 is: 171,460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,984.62 : 470,977.27 = 114,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,984.62/470,977.27 = 114,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,984.62x = 470,977.27 × 114,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,984.62x = 53,835,838,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,835,838,383.85/313,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,460.11

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