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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,947.38, 517,421.06 and 95,629.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,947.38, 517,421.06 and 95,629.38 is: 143,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,947.38 : 517,421.06 = 95,629.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,947.38/517,421.06 = 95,629.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,947.38x = 517,421.06 × 95,629.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,947.38x = 49,480,655,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,480,655,166.74/344,947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,444.07

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