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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,833.12, 517,285.68 and 95,515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,833.12, 517,285.68 and 95,515.12 is: 143,282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,833.12 : 517,285.68 = 95,515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,833.12/517,285.68 = 95,515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,833.12x = 517,285.68 × 95,515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,833.12x = 49,408,603,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,408,603,799.48/344,833.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,282.65

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