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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,573.32, 474,866.06 and 116,790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,573.32, 474,866.06 and 116,790.88 is: 175,188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,573.32 : 474,866.06 = 116,790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,573.32/474,866.06 = 116,790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,573.32x = 474,866.06 × 116,790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,573.32x = 55,460,025,029.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460,025,029.53/316,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,188.56

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