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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,914.50, 473,871.75 and 94,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,914.50, 473,871.75 and 94,298.50 is: 141,447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,914.50 : 473,871.75 = 94,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,914.50/473,871.75 = 94,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,914.50x = 473,871.75 × 94,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,914.50x = 44,685,395,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,685,395,217.38/315,914.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,447.75

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