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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,047.31, 473,972.14 and 105,636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,047.31, 473,972.14 and 105,636.04 is: 158,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,047.31 : 473,972.14 = 105,636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,047.31/473,972.14 = 105,636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,047.31x = 473,972.14 × 105,636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,047.31x = 50,068,539,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,068,539,939.93/316,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,421.03

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