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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,828.72, 475,427.76 and 117,287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,828.72, 475,427.76 and 117,287.92 is: 176,000.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,828.72 : 475,427.76 = 117,287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,828.72/475,427.76 = 117,287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,828.72x = 475,427.76 × 117,287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,828.72x = 55,761,933,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,761,933,080.66/316,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,000.25

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