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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,713.14, 473,274.46 and 115,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,713.14, 473,274.46 and 115,979.90 is: 173,861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,713.14 : 473,274.46 = 115,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,713.14/473,274.46 = 115,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,713.14x = 473,274.46 × 115,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,713.14x = 54,890,324,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890,324,543.35/315,713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,861.39

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