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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,929.50, 473,969.13 and 94,319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,929.50, 473,969.13 and 94,319.26 is: 141,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,929.50 : 473,969.13 = 94,319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,929.50/473,969.13 = 94,319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,929.50x = 473,969.13 × 94,319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,929.50x = 44,704,417,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,704,417,604.44/315,929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,501.25

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