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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,309.14, 516,493.47 and 94,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,309.14, 516,493.47 and 94,991.14 is: 142,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,309.14 : 516,493.47 = 94,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,309.14/516,493.47 = 94,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,309.14x = 516,493.47 × 94,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,309.14x = 49,062,303,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,062,303,517.86/344,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,494.92

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