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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,322.15, 472,701.93 and 115,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,322.15, 472,701.93 and 115,595.89 is: 173,290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,322.15 : 472,701.93 = 115,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,322.15/472,701.93 = 115,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,322.15x = 472,701.93 × 115,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,322.15x = 54,642,401,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642,401,346.78/315,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,290.72

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