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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,550.50, 474,825.75 and 94,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,550.50, 474,825.75 and 94,934.50 is: 142,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,550.50 : 474,825.75 = 94,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,550.50/474,825.75 = 94,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,550.50x = 474,825.75 × 94,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,550.50x = 45,077,345,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,077,345,163.38/316,550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,401.75

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