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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,102.08, 475,628.64 and 117,328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,102.08, 475,628.64 and 117,328.72 is: 175,984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,102.08 : 475,628.64 = 117,328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,102.08/475,628.64 = 117,328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,102.08x = 475,628.64 × 117,328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,102.08x = 55,804,899,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804,899,526.54/317,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,984.02

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