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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,176.08, 516,186.24 and 130,867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,176.08, 516,186.24 and 130,867.92 is: 196,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,176.08 : 516,186.24 = 130,867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,176.08/516,186.24 = 130,867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,176.08x = 516,186.24 × 130,867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,176.08x = 67,552,219,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,552,219,561.42/344,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,272.27

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