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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,377.73, 473,128.92 and 115,699.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,377.73, 473,128.92 and 115,699.95 is: 173,572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,377.73 : 473,128.92 = 115,699.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,377.73/473,128.92 = 115,699.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,377.73x = 473,128.92 × 115,699.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,377.73x = 54,740,992,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740,992,387.55/315,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,572.79

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