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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,241.39, 475,862.10 and 185,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,241.39, 475,862.10 and 185,044.53 is: 277,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,241.39 : 475,862.10 = 185,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,241.39/475,862.10 = 185,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,241.39x = 475,862.10 × 185,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,241.39x = 88,055,678,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,055,678,639.31/317,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,566.80

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