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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,614.32, 516,863.16 and 95,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,614.32, 516,863.16 and 95,238 is: 142,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,614.32 : 516,863.16 = 95,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,614.32/516,863.16 = 95,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,614.32x = 516,863.16 × 95,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,614.32x = 49,225,013,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225,013,632.08/344,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,840.88

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