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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,766.71, 514,144.56 and 93,448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,766.71, 514,144.56 and 93,448.71 is: 140,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,766.71 : 514,144.56 = 93,448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,766.71/514,144.56 = 93,448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,766.71x = 514,144.56 × 93,448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,766.71x = 48,046,145,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,145,885.52/342,766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,171.56

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