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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,395.82, 473,155.92 and 115,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,395.82, 473,155.92 and 115,718.04 is: 173,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,395.82 : 473,155.92 = 115,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,395.82/473,155.92 = 115,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,395.82x = 473,155.92 × 115,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,395.82x = 54,752,675,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,752,675,676.80/315,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,599.88

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