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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,974.67, 475,491.31 and 114,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,974.67, 475,491.31 and 114,621.28 is: 171,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,974.67 : 475,491.31 = 114,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,974.67/475,491.31 = 114,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,974.67x = 475,491.31 × 114,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,974.67x = 54,501,422,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501,422,581.08/316,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,942.52

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