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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,855.91, 517,284.08 and 95,537.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,855.91, 517,284.08 and 95,537.91 is: 143,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,855.91 : 517,284.08 = 95,537.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,855.91/517,284.08 = 95,537.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,855.91x = 517,284.08 × 95,537.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,855.91x = 49,420,239,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420,239,401.78/344,855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,306.92

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