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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,574.22, 516,871.05 and 95,256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,574.22, 516,871.05 and 95,256.22 is: 142,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,574.22 : 516,871.05 = 95,256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,574.22/516,871.05 = 95,256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,574.22x = 516,871.05 × 95,256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,574.22x = 49,235,182,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235,182,450.43/344,574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,887.02

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