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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,384.84, 474,429.62 and 183,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,384.84, 474,429.62 and 183,303.17 is: 274,869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,384.84 : 474,429.62 = 183,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,384.84/474,429.62 = 183,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,384.84x = 474,429.62 × 183,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,384.84x = 86,964,452,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,964,452,371.38/316,384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,869.21

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