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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,186.72, 474,304.78 and 91,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,186.72, 474,304.78 and 91,550.50 is: 137,332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,186.72 : 474,304.78 = 91,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,186.72/474,304.78 = 91,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,186.72x = 474,304.78 × 91,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,186.72x = 43,422,839,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422,839,761.39/316,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,332.90

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