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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,126.72, 515,359.48 and 206,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,126.72, 515,359.48 and 206,955.35 is: 309,933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,126.72 : 515,359.48 = 206,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,126.72/515,359.48 = 206,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,126.72x = 515,359.48 × 206,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,126.72x = 106,656,401,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,656,401,559.22/344,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,933.51

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