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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,305.13, 516,487.46 and 94,987.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,305.13, 516,487.46 and 94,987.13 is: 142,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,305.13 : 516,487.46 = 94,987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,305.13/516,487.46 = 94,987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,305.13x = 516,487.46 × 94,987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,305.13x = 49,059,658,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,059,658,449.02/344,305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,488.90

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