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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,208.16, 475,661.58 and 184,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,208.16, 475,661.58 and 184,129.24 is: 276,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,208.16 : 475,661.58 = 184,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,208.16/475,661.58 = 184,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,208.16x = 475,661.58 × 184,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,208.16x = 87,583,205,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,583,205,222.60/317,208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,106.41

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