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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,273.32, 516,435.74 and 94,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,273.32, 516,435.74 and 94,953 is: 142,436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,273.32 : 516,435.74 = 94,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,273.32/516,435.74 = 94,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,273.32x = 516,435.74 × 94,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,273.32x = 49,037,122,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,037,122,820.22/344,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,436.60

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