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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,192.98, 474,476.18 and 116,652.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,192.98, 474,476.18 and 116,652.72 is: 175,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,192.98 : 474,476.18 = 116,652.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,192.98/474,476.18 = 116,652.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,192.98x = 474,476.18 × 116,652.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,192.98x = 55,348,936,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,348,936,972.21/316,192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,047.96

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