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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,543.54, 474,886.43 and 106,176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,543.54, 474,886.43 and 106,176.10 is: 159,288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,543.54 : 474,886.43 = 106,176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,543.54/474,886.43 = 106,176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,543.54x = 474,886.43 × 106,176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,543.54x = 50,421,589,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,421,589,080.32/316,543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,288.01

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