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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,213.91, 475,670.21 and 184,134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,213.91, 475,670.21 and 184,134.96 is: 276,114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,213.91 : 475,670.21 = 184,134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,213.91/475,670.21 = 184,134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,213.91x = 475,670.21 × 184,134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,213.91x = 87,587,514,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,587,514,170.87/317,213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,114.99

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