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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,571.32, 474,863.06 and 116,788.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,571.32, 474,863.06 and 116,788.87 is: 175,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,571.32 : 474,863.06 = 116,788.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,571.32/474,863.06 = 116,788.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,571.32x = 474,863.06 × 116,788.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,571.32x = 55,458,720,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458,720,182.14/316,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,185.55

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