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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,854.44, 517,281.66 and 95,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,854.44, 517,281.66 and 95,529.96 is: 143,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,854.44 : 517,281.66 = 95,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,854.44/517,281.66 = 95,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,854.44x = 517,281.66 × 95,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,854.44x = 49,415,896,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,415,896,288.53/344,854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,294.94

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