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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,232.22, 474,411.87 and 116,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,232.22, 474,411.87 and 116,553.72 is: 174,854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,232.22 : 474,411.87 = 116,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,232.22/474,411.87 = 116,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,232.22x = 474,411.87 × 116,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,232.22x = 55,294,468,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294,468,260.66/316,232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,854.00

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