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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,170.08, 516,177.27 and 130,861.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,170.08, 516,177.27 and 130,861.89 is: 196,263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,170.08 : 516,177.27 = 130,861.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,170.08/516,177.27 = 130,861.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,170.08x = 516,177.27 × 130,861.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,170.08x = 67,547,933,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,547,933,127.24/344,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,263.23

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