Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,779.67, 478,056.95 and 94,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,779.67, 478,056.95 and 94,080 is: 141,086.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,779.67 : 478,056.95 = 94,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,779.67/478,056.95 = 94,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,779.67x = 478,056.95 × 94,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,779.67x = 44,975,597,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,975,597,856/318,779.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,086.78
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