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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,256.31, 474,447.96 and 116,577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,256.31, 474,447.96 and 116,577.72 is: 174,889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,256.31 : 474,447.96 = 116,577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,256.31/474,447.96 = 116,577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,256.31x = 474,447.96 × 116,577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,256.31x = 55,310,061,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,310,061,435.45/316,256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,889.99

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