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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,262.75, 474,089.66 and 116,474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,262.75, 474,089.66 and 116,474.15 is: 174,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,262.75 : 474,089.66 = 116,474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,262.75/474,089.66 = 116,474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,262.75x = 474,089.66 × 116,474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,262.75x = 55,219,191,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,219,191,211.92/316,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,599.10

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