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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,216.91, 475,674.69 and 184,137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,216.91, 475,674.69 and 184,137.96 is: 276,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,216.91 : 475,674.69 = 184,137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,216.91/475,674.69 = 184,137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,216.91x = 475,674.69 × 184,137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,216.91x = 87,589,767,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,589,767,040.23/317,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,119.48

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