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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,427.80, 474,641.70 and 94,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,427.80, 474,641.70 and 94,811.80 is: 142,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,427.80 : 474,641.70 = 94,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,427.80/474,641.70 = 94,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,427.80x = 474,641.70 × 94,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,427.80x = 45,001,633,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001,633,932.06/316,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,217.70

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