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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,424.72, 516,636.36 and 95,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,424.72, 516,636.36 and 95,106 is: 142,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,424.72 : 516,636.36 = 95,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,424.72/516,636.36 = 95,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,424.72x = 516,636.36 × 95,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,424.72x = 49,135,217,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,217,654.16/344,424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,658.80

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