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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,139.96, 472,709.70 and 93,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,139.96, 472,709.70 and 93,523.96 is: 140,285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,139.96 : 472,709.70 = 93,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,139.96/472,709.70 = 93,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,139.96x = 472,709.70 × 93,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,139.96x = 44,209,683,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,683,074.41/315,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,285.87

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