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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,127.92, 515,991 and 133,519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,127.92, 515,991 and 133,519.82 is: 200,201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,127.92 : 515,991 = 133,519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,127.92/515,991 = 133,519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,127.92x = 515,991 × 133,519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,127.92x = 68,895,025,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,895,025,441.62/344,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,201.79

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