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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,913.50, 473,870.25 and 94,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,913.50, 473,870.25 and 94,297.50 is: 141,446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,913.50 : 473,870.25 = 94,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,913.50/473,870.25 = 94,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,913.50x = 473,870.25 × 94,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,913.50x = 44,684,779,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,684,779,899.38/315,913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,446.25

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