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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,059.64, 472,615.06 and 93,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,059.64, 472,615.06 and 93,443 is: 140,172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,059.64 : 472,615.06 = 93,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,059.64/472,615.06 = 93,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,059.64x = 472,615.06 × 93,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,059.64x = 44,162,569,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162,569,051.58/315,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,172.09

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