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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,114.60, 496,691.10 and 94,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,114.60, 496,691.10 and 94,474.60 is: 141,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,114.60 : 496,691.10 = 94,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,114.60/496,691.10 = 94,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,114.60x = 496,691.10 × 94,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,114.60x = 46,924,692,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,924,692,996.06/331,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,717.38

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