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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,331.27, 474,502.40 and 116,548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,331.27, 474,502.40 and 116,548.82 is: 174,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,331.27 : 474,502.40 = 116,548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,331.27/474,502.40 = 116,548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,331.27x = 474,502.40 × 116,548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,331.27x = 55,302,694,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,302,694,224.42/316,331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,825.25

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