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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,211.16, 475,666.08 and 184,132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,211.16, 475,666.08 and 184,132.21 is: 276,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,211.16 : 475,666.08 = 184,132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,211.16/475,666.08 = 184,132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,211.16x = 475,666.08 × 184,132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,211.16x = 87,585,446,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,585,446,532.44/317,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,110.86

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