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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,068.30, 472,602.45 and 115,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,068.30, 472,602.45 and 115,322.30 is: 172,983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,068.30 : 472,602.45 = 115,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,068.30/472,602.45 = 115,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,068.30x = 472,602.45 × 115,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,068.30x = 54,501,601,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501,601,519.64/315,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,983.45

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