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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,865.60, 517,298.40 and 95,547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,865.60, 517,298.40 and 95,547.60 is: 143,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,865.60 : 517,298.40 = 95,547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,865.60/517,298.40 = 95,547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,865.60x = 517,298.40 × 95,547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,865.60x = 49,426,620,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,426,620,603.84/344,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,321.40

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