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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,327.82, 516,521.50 and 95,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,327.82, 516,521.50 and 95,009.82 is: 142,522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,327.82 : 516,521.50 = 95,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,327.82/516,521.50 = 95,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,327.82x = 516,521.50 × 95,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,327.82x = 49,074,614,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074,614,741.13/344,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,522.94

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