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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,317.14, 516,505.44 and 94,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,317.14, 516,505.44 and 94,999.14 is: 142,506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,317.14 : 516,505.44 = 94,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,317.14/516,505.44 = 94,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,317.14x = 516,505.44 × 94,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,317.14x = 49,067,572,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,067,572,605.32/344,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,506.91

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