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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,061.30, 472,591.95 and 115,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,061.30, 472,591.95 and 115,315.30 is: 172,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,061.30 : 472,591.95 = 115,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,061.30/472,591.95 = 115,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,061.30x = 472,591.95 × 115,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,061.30x = 54,497,082,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,497,082,491.84/315,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,972.95

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