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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,042.72, 472,421.93 and 90,351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,042.72, 472,421.93 and 90,351.57 is: 135,486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,042.72 : 472,421.93 = 90,351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,042.72/472,421.93 = 90,351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,042.72x = 472,421.93 × 90,351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,042.72x = 42,684,062,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,684,062,626.17/315,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,486.59

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