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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,481.17, 563,222.97 and 94,998.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,481.17, 563,222.97 and 94,998.42 is: 142,497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,481.17 : 563,222.97 = 94,998.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,481.17/563,222.97 = 94,998.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,481.17x = 563,222.97 × 94,998.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,481.17x = 53,505,292,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,505,292,257.71/375,481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,497.94

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