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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,334.14, 516,530.97 and 95,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,334.14, 516,530.97 and 95,016.14 is: 142,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,334.14 : 516,530.97 = 95,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,334.14/516,530.97 = 95,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,334.14x = 516,530.97 × 95,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,334.14x = 49,078,778,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,078,778,959.86/344,334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,532.42

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