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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,345.76, 516,548.34 and 95,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,345.76, 516,548.34 and 95,027.76 is: 142,549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,345.76 : 516,548.34 = 95,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,345.76/516,548.34 = 95,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,345.76x = 516,548.34 × 95,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,345.76x = 49,086,431,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086,431,681.92/344,345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,549.84

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