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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,787.79, 475,252.61 and 106,419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,787.79, 475,252.61 and 106,419.99 is: 159,653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,787.79 : 475,252.61 = 106,419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,787.79/475,252.61 = 106,419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,787.79x = 475,252.61 × 106,419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,787.79x = 50,576,377,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576,377,471.57/316,787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,653.81

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