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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,235.23, 477,278.93 and 93,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,235.23, 477,278.93 and 93,535.56 is: 140,281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,235.23 : 477,278.93 = 93,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,235.23/477,278.93 = 93,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,235.23x = 477,278.93 × 93,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,235.23x = 44,642,552,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,642,552,227.59/318,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,281.62

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