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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,151.39, 472,731.19 and 104,789.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,151.39, 472,731.19 and 104,789.33 is: 157,185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,151.39 : 472,731.19 = 104,789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,151.39/472,731.19 = 104,789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,151.39x = 472,731.19 × 104,789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,151.39x = 49,537,184,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537,184,670.20/315,151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,185.36

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