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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,961.61, 473,895.67 and 116,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,961.61, 473,895.67 and 116,235.28 is: 174,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,961.61 : 473,895.67 = 116,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,961.61/473,895.67 = 116,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,961.61x = 473,895.67 × 116,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,961.61x = 55,083,395,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,083,395,893.24/315,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,335.72

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