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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,264.80, 472,940.40 and 115,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,264.80, 472,940.40 and 115,536.80 is: 173,321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,264.80 : 472,940.40 = 115,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,264.80/472,940.40 = 115,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,264.80x = 472,940.40 × 115,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,264.80x = 54,642,020,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642,020,406.72/315,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,321.03

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