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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,004.96, 472,359.66 and 115,185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,004.96, 472,359.66 and 115,185.62 is: 172,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,004.96 : 472,359.66 = 115,185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,004.96/472,359.66 = 115,185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,004.96x = 472,359.66 × 115,185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,004.96x = 54,409,041,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,409,041,480.99/315,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,724.40

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