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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,043.99, 475,427.75 and 119,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,043.99, 475,427.75 and 119,913.75 is: 179,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,043.99 : 475,427.75 = 119,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,043.99/475,427.75 = 119,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,043.99x = 475,427.75 × 119,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,043.99x = 57,010,323,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,010,323,756.99/317,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,818.34

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