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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,018.66, 473,806.66 and 116,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,018.66, 473,806.66 and 116,313.16 is: 174,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,018.66 : 473,806.66 = 116,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,018.66/473,806.66 = 116,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,018.66x = 473,806.66 × 116,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,018.66x = 55,109,949,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,109,949,562.86/316,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,388.28

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