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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,001.96, 516,008.88 and 119,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,001.96, 516,008.88 and 119,370.24 is: 179,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,001.96 : 516,008.88 = 119,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,001.96/516,008.88 = 119,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,001.96x = 516,008.88 × 119,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,001.96x = 61,596,103,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,596,103,847.73/344,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,057.42

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