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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,582.22, 474,761.25 and 116,848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,582.22, 474,761.25 and 116,848.98 is: 175,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,582.22 : 474,761.25 = 116,848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,582.22/474,761.25 = 116,848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,582.22x = 474,761.25 × 116,848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,582.22x = 55,475,367,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,367,806.03/316,582.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,232.10

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