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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,433.13, 516,659.42 and 95,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,433.13, 516,659.42 and 95,115.13 is: 142,675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,433.13 : 516,659.42 = 95,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,433.13/516,659.42 = 95,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,433.13x = 516,659.42 × 95,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,433.13x = 49,142,127,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,142,127,899.02/344,433.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,675.38

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