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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,018.85, 474,075.48 and 116,324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,018.85, 474,075.48 and 116,324.06 is: 174,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,018.85 : 474,075.48 = 116,324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,018.85/474,075.48 = 116,324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,018.85x = 474,075.48 × 116,324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,018.85x = 55,146,384,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146,384,580.05/316,018.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,503.47

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