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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,377.10, 475,573.44 and 183,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,377.10, 475,573.44 and 183,926.36 is: 275,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,377.10 : 475,573.44 = 183,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,377.10/475,573.44 = 183,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,377.10x = 475,573.44 × 183,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,377.10x = 87,470,491,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,470,491,731.88/317,377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,604.29

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