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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,440.05, 474,709.37 and 106,028.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,440.05, 474,709.37 and 106,028.78 is: 159,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,440.05 : 474,709.37 = 106,028.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,440.05/474,709.37 = 106,028.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,440.05x = 474,709.37 × 106,028.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,440.05x = 50,332,852,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,332,852,451.98/316,440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,059.68

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