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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,747, 476,495.88 and 115,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,747, 476,495.88 and 115,295 is: 172,897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,747 : 476,495.88 = 115,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,747/476,495.88 = 115,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,747x = 476,495.88 × 115,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,747x = 54,937,592,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,937,592,484.60/317,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,897.28

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