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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,586.72, 516,889.80 and 95,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,586.72, 516,889.80 and 95,268.72 is: 142,905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,586.72 : 516,889.80 = 95,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,586.72/516,889.80 = 95,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,586.72x = 516,889.80 × 95,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,586.72x = 49,243,429,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,243,429,627.06/344,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,905.77

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