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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,153, 516,248.94 and 122,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,153, 516,248.94 and 122,537 is: 183,812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,153 : 516,248.94 = 122,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,153/516,248.94 = 122,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,153x = 516,248.94 × 122,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,153x = 63,259,596,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,259,596,360.78/344,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,812.42

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