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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,016.85, 474,072.48 and 116,322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,016.85, 474,072.48 and 116,322.06 is: 174,500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,016.85 : 474,072.48 = 116,322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,016.85/474,072.48 = 116,322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,016.85x = 474,072.48 × 116,322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,016.85x = 55,145,087,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,145,087,462.91/316,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,500.47

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