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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,291.23, 474,327.50 and 103,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,291.23, 474,327.50 and 103,004.06 is: 154,470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,291.23 : 474,327.50 = 103,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,291.23/474,327.50 = 103,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,291.23x = 474,327.50 × 103,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,291.23x = 48,857,655,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,857,655,382.99/316,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,470.47

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