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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,046.76, 472,431.90 and 115,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,046.76, 472,431.90 and 115,315.40 is: 172,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,046.76 : 472,431.90 = 115,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,046.76/472,431.90 = 115,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,046.76x = 472,431.90 × 115,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,046.76x = 54,478,673,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,478,673,521.26/315,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,922.50

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