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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,749.69, 474,790.82 and 116,942.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,749.69, 474,790.82 and 116,942.13 is: 175,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,749.69 : 474,790.82 = 116,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,749.69/474,790.82 = 116,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,749.69x = 474,790.82 × 116,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,749.69x = 55,523,049,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,523,049,210.54/316,749.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,289.99

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