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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,437.84, 474,657.12 and 116,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,437.84, 474,657.12 and 116,671.68 is: 175,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,437.84 : 474,657.12 = 116,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,437.84/474,657.12 = 116,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,437.84x = 474,657.12 × 116,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,437.84x = 55,379,043,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379,043,614.36/316,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,007.65

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