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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,276.23, 474,294.97 and 102,988.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,276.23, 474,294.97 and 102,988.45 is: 154,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,276.23 : 474,294.97 = 102,988.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,276.23/474,294.97 = 102,988.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,276.23x = 474,294.97 × 102,988.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,276.23x = 48,846,903,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,846,903,803.10/316,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,443.80

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