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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,159.21, 477,238.95 and 93,519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,159.21, 477,238.95 and 93,519.66 is: 140,279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,159.21 : 477,238.95 = 93,519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,159.21/477,238.95 = 93,519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,159.21x = 477,238.95 × 93,519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,159.21x = 44,631,224,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,631,224,342.76/318,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,279.53

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