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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,214.16, 475,670.58 and 184,135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,214.16, 475,670.58 and 184,135.21 is: 276,115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,214.16 : 475,670.58 = 184,135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,214.16/475,670.58 = 184,135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,214.16x = 475,670.58 × 184,135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,214.16x = 87,587,702,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,587,702,139.12/317,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,115.36

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