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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,316.20, 475,974.30 and 106,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,316.20, 475,974.30 and 106,932.20 is: 160,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,316.20 : 475,974.30 = 106,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,316.20/475,974.30 = 106,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,316.20x = 475,974.30 × 106,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,316.20x = 50,896,979,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,896,979,042.46/317,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,398.30

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