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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,986.07, 475,196.89 and 114,537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,986.07, 475,196.89 and 114,537.02 is: 171,703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,986.07 : 475,196.89 = 114,537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,986.07/475,196.89 = 114,537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,986.07x = 475,196.89 × 114,537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,986.07x = 54,427,635,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,635,243.04/316,986.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,703.56

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