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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,272.16, 472,896.72 and 93,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,272.16, 472,896.72 and 93,650.40 is: 140,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,272.16 : 472,896.72 = 93,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,272.16/472,896.72 = 93,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,272.16x = 472,896.72 × 93,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,272.16x = 44,286,966,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,966,986.69/315,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,472.18

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