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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,986.64, 478,573.50 and 94,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,986.64, 478,573.50 and 94,353 is: 141,557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,986.64 : 478,573.50 = 94,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,986.64/478,573.50 = 94,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,986.64x = 478,573.50 × 94,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,986.64x = 45,154,845,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,845,445.50/318,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,557.17

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