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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,755.10, 474,799.74 and 116,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,755.10, 474,799.74 and 116,948.08 is: 175,299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,755.10 : 474,799.74 = 116,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,755.10/474,799.74 = 116,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,755.10x = 474,799.74 × 116,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,755.10x = 55,526,917,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,526,917,977.50/316,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,299.21

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