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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,801.92, 517,202.88 and 95,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,801.92, 517,202.88 and 95,478.40 is: 143,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,801.92 : 517,202.88 = 95,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,801.92/517,202.88 = 95,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,801.92x = 517,202.88 × 95,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,801.92x = 49,381,703,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,381,703,457.79/344,801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,217.60

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