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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,358.21, 473,099.63 and 115,680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,358.21, 473,099.63 and 115,680.45 is: 173,543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,358.21 : 473,099.63 = 115,680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,358.21/473,099.63 = 115,680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,358.21x = 473,099.63 × 115,680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,358.21x = 54,728,378,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728,378,093.23/315,358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,543.53

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