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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,947.72, 475,397.64 and 117,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,947.72, 475,397.64 and 117,174.72 is: 175,753.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,947.72 : 475,397.64 = 117,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,947.72/475,397.64 = 117,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,947.72x = 475,397.64 × 117,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,947.72x = 55,704,585,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,704,585,355.66/316,947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,753.23

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