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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,639.28, 516,983.49 and 91,918.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,639.28, 516,983.49 and 91,918.34 is: 137,884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,639.28 : 516,983.49 = 91,918.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,639.28/516,983.49 = 91,918.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,639.28x = 516,983.49 × 91,918.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,639.28x = 47,520,261,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520,261,623.29/344,639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,884.06

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