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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,917.50, 473,876.26 and 94,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,917.50, 473,876.26 and 94,301.50 is: 141,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,917.50 : 473,876.26 = 94,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,917.50/473,876.26 = 94,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,917.50x = 473,876.26 × 94,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,917.50x = 44,687,242,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,687,242,132.39/315,917.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,452.25

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