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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,221.13, 472,415.06 and 115,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,221.13, 472,415.06 and 115,349.08 is: 172,871.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,221.13 : 472,415.06 = 115,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,221.13/472,415.06 = 115,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,221.13x = 472,415.06 × 115,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,221.13x = 54,492,641,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,492,641,972.40/315,221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,871.16

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