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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,441.34, 474,662.37 and 116,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,441.34, 474,662.37 and 116,675.18 is: 175,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,441.34 : 474,662.37 = 116,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,441.34/474,662.37 = 116,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,441.34x = 474,662.37 × 116,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,441.34x = 55,381,317,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381,317,458.98/316,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,012.90

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