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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,006.20, 515,231.70 and 204,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,006.20, 515,231.70 and 204,038.20 is: 305,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,006.20 : 515,231.70 = 204,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,006.20/515,231.70 = 204,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,006.20x = 515,231.70 × 204,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,006.20x = 105,126,948,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,126,948,650.94/344,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,596.09

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