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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,362.08, 516,572.88 and 95,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,362.08, 516,572.88 and 95,044.08 is: 142,574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,362.08 : 516,572.88 = 95,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,362.08/516,572.88 = 95,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,362.08x = 516,572.88 × 95,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,362.08x = 49,097,194,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097,194,132.55/344,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,574.33

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