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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,003.99, 472,358.20 and 115,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,003.99, 472,358.20 and 115,184.64 is: 172,722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,003.99 : 472,358.20 = 115,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,003.99/472,358.20 = 115,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,003.99x = 472,358.20 × 115,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,003.99x = 54,408,409,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,408,409,218.05/315,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,722.92

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