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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,065.55, 472,598.33 and 115,319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,065.55, 472,598.33 and 115,319.55 is: 172,979.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,065.55 : 472,598.33 = 115,319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,065.55/472,598.33 = 115,319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,065.55x = 472,598.33 × 115,319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,065.55x = 54,499,826,169.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,499,826,169.75/315,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,979.33

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