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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345,744, 518,703.52 and 96,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345,744, 518,703.52 and 96,426 is: 144,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,744 : 518,703.52 = 96,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,744/518,703.52 = 96,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,744x = 518,703.52 × 96,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,744x = 50,016,505,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016,505,619.52/345,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,663.41

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