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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,663.68, 472,042.03 and 114,937.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,663.68, 472,042.03 and 114,937.35 is: 172,423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,663.68 : 472,042.03 = 114,937.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,663.68/472,042.03 = 114,937.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,663.68x = 472,042.03 × 114,937.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,663.68x = 54,255,261,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255,261,786.98/314,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,423.02

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