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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,303.64, 516,485.22 and 94,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,303.64, 516,485.22 and 94,985.64 is: 142,486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,303.64 : 516,485.22 = 94,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,303.64/516,485.22 = 94,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,303.64x = 516,485.22 × 94,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,303.64x = 49,058,679,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058,679,172.24/344,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,486.67

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