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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,266.80, 472,943.40 and 115,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,266.80, 472,943.40 and 115,538.80 is: 173,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,266.80 : 472,943.40 = 115,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,266.80/472,943.40 = 115,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,266.80x = 472,943.40 × 115,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,266.80x = 54,643,312,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,643,312,903.92/315,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,324.03

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