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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,989.55, 478,577.88 and 94,355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,989.55, 478,577.88 and 94,355.89 is: 141,561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,989.55 : 478,577.88 = 94,355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,989.55/478,577.88 = 94,355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,989.55x = 478,577.88 × 94,355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,989.55x = 45,156,641,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,156,641,801.71/318,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,561.51

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