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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,849.88, 475,274.82 and 106,487.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,849.88, 475,274.82 and 106,487.82 is: 159,731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,849.88 : 475,274.82 = 106,487.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,849.88/475,274.82 = 106,487.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,849.88x = 475,274.82 × 106,487.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,849.88x = 50,610,979,482.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,610,979,482.69/316,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,731.73

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