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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,179.08, 516,190.77 and 130,870.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,179.08, 516,190.77 and 130,870.89 is: 196,276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,179.08 : 516,190.77 = 130,870.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,179.08/516,190.77 = 130,870.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,179.08x = 516,190.77 × 130,870.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,179.08x = 67,554,345,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,554,345,479.69/344,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,276.73

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