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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,018.04, 473,805.72 and 116,312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,018.04, 473,805.72 and 116,312.54 is: 174,387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,018.04 : 473,805.72 = 116,312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,018.04/473,805.72 = 116,312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,018.04x = 473,805.72 × 116,312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,018.04x = 55,109,544,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,109,544,390.70/316,018.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,387.34

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