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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,561.91, 475,720.06 and 184,161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,561.91, 475,720.06 and 184,161.91 is: 275,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,561.91 : 475,720.06 = 184,161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,561.91/475,720.06 = 184,161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,561.91x = 475,720.06 × 184,161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,561.91x = 87,609,514,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,609,514,874.91/317,561.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,881.69

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