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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,858.41, 517,287.83 and 95,540.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,858.41, 517,287.83 and 95,540.41 is: 143,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,858.41 : 517,287.83 = 95,540.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,858.41/517,287.83 = 95,540.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,858.41x = 517,287.83 × 95,540.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,858.41x = 49,421,891,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,891,366.21/344,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,310.67

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