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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,148, 516,241.44 and 122,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,148, 516,241.44 and 122,532 is: 183,804.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,148 : 516,241.44 = 122,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,148/516,241.44 = 122,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,148x = 516,241.44 × 122,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,148x = 63,256,096,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,256,096,126.08/344,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,804.92

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