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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,806.94, 512,373.44 and 120,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,806.94, 512,373.44 and 120,035.42 is: 179,934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,806.94 : 512,373.44 = 120,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,806.94/512,373.44 = 120,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,806.94x = 512,373.44 × 120,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,806.94x = 61,502,961,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502,961,067.24/341,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,934.79

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