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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,855.41, 517,283.33 and 95,537.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,855.41, 517,283.33 and 95,537.41 is: 143,306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,855.41 : 517,283.33 = 95,537.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,855.41/517,283.33 = 95,537.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,855.41x = 517,283.33 × 95,537.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,855.41x = 49,419,909,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,419,909,584.38/344,855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,306.17

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