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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,057.16, 473,864.28 and 116,351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,057.16, 473,864.28 and 116,351.56 is: 174,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,057.16 : 473,864.28 = 116,351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,057.16/473,864.28 = 116,351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,057.16x = 473,864.28 × 116,351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,057.16x = 55,134,848,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134,848,206.28/316,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,445.81

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