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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,089, 516,177.24 and 94,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,089, 516,177.24 and 94,771 is: 142,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,089 : 516,177.24 = 94,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,089/516,177.24 = 94,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,089x = 516,177.24 × 94,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,089x = 48,918,633,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,918,633,212.04/344,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,168.55

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