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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,852.91, 517,279.57 and 95,534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,852.91, 517,279.57 and 95,534.91 is: 143,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,852.91 : 517,279.57 = 95,534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,852.91/517,279.57 = 95,534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,852.91x = 517,279.57 × 95,534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,852.91x = 49,418,256,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,418,256,925.95/344,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,302.42

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