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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,026.37, 474,226.65 and 116,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,026.37, 474,226.65 and 116,486.92 is: 174,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,026.37 : 474,226.65 = 116,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,026.37/474,226.65 = 116,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,026.37x = 474,226.65 × 116,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,026.37x = 55,241,201,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,241,201,840.42/316,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,799.34

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