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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,233.83, 475,880.87 and 114,881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,233.83, 475,880.87 and 114,881.06 is: 172,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,233.83 : 475,880.87 = 114,881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,233.83/475,880.87 = 114,881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,233.83x = 475,880.87 × 114,881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,233.83x = 54,669,695,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669,695,825.51/317,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,332.49

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