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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,009.08, 475,567.08 and 106,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,009.08, 475,567.08 and 106,597 is: 159,913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,009.08 : 475,567.08 = 106,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,009.08/475,567.08 = 106,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,009.08x = 475,567.08 × 106,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,009.08x = 50,694,024,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,694,024,026.76/317,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,913.48

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