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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,604.57, 516,848.52 and 95,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,604.57, 516,848.52 and 95,228.25 is: 142,826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,604.57 : 516,848.52 = 95,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,604.57/516,848.52 = 95,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,604.57x = 516,848.52 × 95,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,604.57x = 49,218,580,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,580,074.69/344,604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,826.25

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