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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,008.08, 475,565.58 and 106,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,008.08, 475,565.58 and 106,596 is: 159,911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,008.08 : 475,565.58 = 106,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,008.08/475,565.58 = 106,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,008.08x = 475,565.58 × 106,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,008.08x = 50,693,388,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,693,388,565.68/317,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,911.98

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