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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,143.99, 496,799.82 and 94,487.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,143.99, 496,799.82 and 94,487.51 is: 141,755.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,143.99 : 496,799.82 = 94,487.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,143.99/496,799.82 = 94,487.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,143.99x = 496,799.82 × 94,487.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,143.99x = 46,941,375,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,375,476.25/331,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,755.18

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