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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,246.23, 474,556.46 and 116,705.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,246.23, 474,556.46 and 116,705.57 is: 175,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,246.23 : 474,556.46 = 116,705.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,246.23/474,556.46 = 116,705.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,246.23x = 474,556.46 × 116,705.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,246.23x = 55,383,379,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,383,379,205.17/316,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,127.40

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