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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,607.57, 516,853.02 and 95,231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,607.57, 516,853.02 and 95,231.25 is: 142,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,607.57 : 516,853.02 = 95,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,607.57/516,853.02 = 95,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,607.57x = 516,853.02 × 95,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,607.57x = 49,220,559,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,220,559,160.88/344,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,830.75

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