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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,016.98, 474,072.67 and 116,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,016.98, 474,072.67 and 116,322.18 is: 174,500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,016.98 : 474,072.67 = 116,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,016.98/474,072.67 = 116,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,016.98x = 474,072.67 × 116,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,016.98x = 55,145,166,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,145,166,452.82/316,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,500.64

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