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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,883.06, 517,324.78 and 95,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,883.06, 517,324.78 and 95,565.06 is: 143,347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,883.06 : 517,324.78 = 95,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,883.06/517,324.78 = 95,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,883.06x = 517,324.78 × 95,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,883.06x = 49,438,173,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,438,173,640.19/344,883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,347.64

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