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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,719.89, 473,766.72 and 116,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,719.89, 473,766.72 and 116,180.44 is: 174,339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,719.89 : 473,766.72 = 116,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,719.89/473,766.72 = 116,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,719.89x = 473,766.72 × 116,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,719.89x = 55,042,427,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,042,427,685.32/315,719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,339.43

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