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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,329.03, 474,499.04 and 116,546.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,329.03, 474,499.04 and 116,546.58 is: 174,821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,329.03 : 474,499.04 = 116,546.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,329.03/474,499.04 = 116,546.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,329.03x = 474,499.04 × 116,546.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,329.03x = 55,301,239,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,301,239,742.55/316,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,821.89

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