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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,009.92, 472,376.24 and 115,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,009.92, 472,376.24 and 115,278.40 is: 172,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,009.92 : 472,376.24 = 115,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,009.92/472,376.24 = 115,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,009.92x = 472,376.24 × 115,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,009.92x = 54,454,777,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,777,145.22/315,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,866.86

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