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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,609.58, 516,856.02 and 95,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,609.58, 516,856.02 and 95,233.26 is: 142,833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,609.58 : 516,856.02 = 95,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,609.58/516,856.02 = 95,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,609.58x = 516,856.02 × 95,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,609.58x = 49,221,883,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,221,883,735.23/344,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,833.76

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