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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,885.05, 475,228.35 and 106,473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,885.05, 475,228.35 and 106,473.78 is: 159,677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,885.05 : 475,228.35 = 106,473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,885.05/475,228.35 = 106,473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,885.05x = 475,228.35 × 106,473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,885.05x = 50,599,358,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,599,358,787.66/316,885.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,677.33

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