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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,184.05, 474,282.25 and 116,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,184.05, 474,282.25 and 116,401.60 is: 174,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,184.05 : 474,282.25 = 116,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,184.05/474,282.25 = 116,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,184.05x = 474,282.25 × 116,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,184.05x = 55,207,213,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207,213,708.21/316,184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,604.68

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