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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,014.35, 474,068.73 and 116,319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,014.35, 474,068.73 and 116,319.55 is: 174,496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,014.35 : 474,068.73 = 116,319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,014.35/474,068.73 = 116,319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,014.35x = 474,068.73 × 116,319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,014.35x = 55,143,462,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,143,462,702.49/316,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,496.70

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