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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,741.38, 476,670.75 and 104,521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,741.38, 476,670.75 and 104,521.30 is: 156,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,741.38 : 476,670.75 = 104,521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,741.38/476,670.75 = 104,521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,741.38x = 476,670.75 × 104,521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,741.38x = 49,822,246,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,822,246,461.98/317,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,801.25

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