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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,046.99, 475,432.24 and 119,916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,046.99, 475,432.24 and 119,916.75 is: 179,822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,046.99 : 475,432.24 = 119,916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,046.99/475,432.24 = 119,916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,046.99x = 475,432.24 × 119,916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,046.99x = 57,012,289,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012,289,066.02/317,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,822.84

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