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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,257.38, 516,390.96 and 91,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,257.38, 516,390.96 and 91,542.24 is: 137,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,257.38 : 516,390.96 = 91,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,257.38/516,390.96 = 91,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,257.38x = 516,390.96 × 91,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,257.38x = 47,271,585,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,271,585,194.15/344,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,314.66

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