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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,250.16, 475,724.58 and 184,171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,250.16, 475,724.58 and 184,171.21 is: 276,169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,250.16 : 475,724.58 = 184,171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,250.16/475,724.58 = 184,171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,250.16x = 475,724.58 × 184,171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,250.16x = 87,614,771,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,614,771,525.34/317,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,169.35

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