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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,521, 474,781.50 and 94,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,521, 474,781.50 and 94,905 is: 142,357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,521 : 474,781.50 = 94,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,521/474,781.50 = 94,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,521x = 474,781.50 × 94,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,521x = 45,059,138,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,138,257.50/316,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,357.50

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