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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,160.08, 496,744.78 and 94,502.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,160.08, 496,744.78 and 94,502.78 is: 141,755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,160.08 : 496,744.78 = 94,502.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,160.08/496,744.78 = 94,502.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,160.08x = 496,744.78 × 94,502.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,160.08x = 46,943,762,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943,762,660.49/331,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,755.50

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