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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,999.17, 475,520.49 and 117,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,999.17, 475,520.49 and 117,315.14 is: 175,980.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,999.17 : 475,520.49 = 117,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,999.17/475,520.49 = 117,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,999.17x = 475,520.49 × 117,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,999.17x = 55,785,750,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,785,750,479.62/316,999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,980.75

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