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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,311.44, 516,496.94 and 94,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,311.44, 516,496.94 and 94,993.44 is: 142,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,311.44 : 516,496.94 = 94,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,311.44/516,496.94 = 94,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,311.44x = 516,496.94 × 94,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,311.44x = 49,063,821,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,063,821,080.07/344,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,498.38

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