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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,591.22, 516,896.55 and 95,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,591.22, 516,896.55 and 95,273.22 is: 142,912.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,591.22 : 516,896.55 = 95,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,591.22/516,896.55 = 95,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,591.22x = 516,896.55 × 95,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,591.22x = 49,246,398,725.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246,398,725.39/344,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,912.52

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