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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,394.10, 475,598.94 and 183,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,394.10, 475,598.94 and 183,943.36 is: 275,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,394.10 : 475,598.94 = 183,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,394.10/475,598.94 = 183,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,394.10x = 475,598.94 × 183,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,394.10x = 87,483,267,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,483,267,036.04/317,394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,629.78

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