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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,427.04, 474,711.66 and 106,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,427.04, 474,711.66 and 106,059.60 is: 159,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,427.04 : 474,711.66 = 106,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,427.04/474,711.66 = 106,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,427.04x = 474,711.66 × 106,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,427.04x = 50,347,728,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,347,728,774.94/316,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,113.23

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