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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,926.03, 475,360.41 and 117,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,926.03, 475,360.41 and 117,248.07 is: 175,861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,926.03 : 475,360.41 = 117,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,926.03/475,360.41 = 117,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,926.03x = 475,360.41 × 117,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,926.03x = 55,735,090,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735,090,626.91/316,926.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,861.51

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