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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,381.74, 473,134.92 and 115,703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,381.74, 473,134.92 and 115,703.96 is: 173,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,381.74 : 473,134.92 = 115,703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,381.74/473,134.92 = 115,703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,381.74x = 473,134.92 × 115,703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,381.74x = 54,743,583,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,743,583,858.28/315,381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,578.80

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