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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,314.13, 516,500.96 and 94,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,314.13, 516,500.96 and 94,996.13 is: 142,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,314.13 : 516,500.96 = 94,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,314.13/516,500.96 = 94,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,314.13x = 516,500.96 × 94,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,314.13x = 49,065,589,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,065,589,283.80/344,314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,502.40

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