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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,977.45, 476,968.91 and 93,341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,977.45, 476,968.91 and 93,341.57 is: 140,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,977.45 : 476,968.91 = 93,341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,977.45/476,968.91 = 93,341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,977.45x = 476,968.91 × 93,341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,977.45x = 44,521,024,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521,024,049.04/317,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,013.15

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