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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,988, 512,992.44 and 117,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,988, 512,992.44 and 117,345.24 is: 176,021.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,988 : 512,992.44 = 117,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,988/512,992.44 = 117,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,988x = 512,992.44 × 117,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,988x = 60,197,220,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,197,220,989.99/341,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,021.44

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