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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,854.41, 517,281.83 and 95,536.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,854.41, 517,281.83 and 95,536.41 is: 143,304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,854.41 : 517,281.83 = 95,536.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,854.41/517,281.83 = 95,536.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,854.41x = 517,281.83 × 95,536.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,854.41x = 49,419,248,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,419,248,518.75/344,854.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,304.67

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