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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,281.73, 516,381.50 and 91,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,281.73, 516,381.50 and 91,580.72 is: 137,360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,281.73 : 516,381.50 = 91,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,281.73/516,381.50 = 91,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,281.73x = 516,381.50 × 91,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,281.73x = 47,290,586,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,290,586,524.87/344,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,360.14

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