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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,611.04, 475,793.68 and 184,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,611.04, 475,793.68 and 184,211.04 is: 275,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,611.04 : 475,793.68 = 184,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,611.04/475,793.68 = 184,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,611.04x = 475,793.68 × 184,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,611.04x = 87,646,448,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,646,448,618.23/317,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,955.30

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