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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,738, 517,137.24 and 95,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,738, 517,137.24 and 95,422.16 is: 143,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,738 : 517,137.24 = 95,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,738/517,137.24 = 95,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,738x = 517,137.24 × 95,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,738x = 49,346,352,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,346,352,457.24/344,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,141.61

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