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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,277.01, 474,111 and 116,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,277.01, 474,111 and 116,488.44 is: 174,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,277.01 : 474,111 = 116,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,277.01/474,111 = 116,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,277.01x = 474,111 × 116,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,277.01x = 55,228,450,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,228,450,776.84/316,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,620.50

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