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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,710.98, 515,443.44 and 119,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,710.98, 515,443.44 and 119,011.08 is: 178,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,710.98 : 515,443.44 = 119,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,710.98/515,443.44 = 119,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,710.98x = 515,443.44 × 119,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,710.98x = 61,343,480,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,343,480,473.32/343,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,474.02

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