Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,231, 474,346.50 and 94,615
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 316,231, 474,346.50 and 94,615 is: 141,922.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,231 : 474,346.50 = 94,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,231/474,346.50 = 94,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,231x = 474,346.50 × 94,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,231x = 44,880,294,097.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,880,294,097.50/316,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,922.50
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