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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,304.45, 516,486.44 and 94,986.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,304.45, 516,486.44 and 94,986.45 is: 142,487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,304.45 : 516,486.44 = 94,986.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,304.45/516,486.44 = 94,986.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,304.45x = 516,486.44 × 94,986.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,304.45x = 49,059,213,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,059,213,408.74/344,304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,487.89

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