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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,923.62, 475,572.30 and 117,384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,923.62, 475,572.30 and 117,384.17 is: 176,145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,923.62 : 475,572.30 = 117,384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,923.62/475,572.30 = 117,384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,923.62x = 475,572.30 × 117,384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,923.62x = 55,824,657,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824,657,332.63/316,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,145.46

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