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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,188.23, 516,204.38 and 130,880.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,188.23, 516,204.38 and 130,880.10 is: 196,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,188.23 : 516,204.38 = 130,880.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,188.23/516,204.38 = 130,880.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,188.23x = 516,204.38 × 130,880.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,188.23x = 67,560,880,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,560,880,220.44/344,188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,290.50

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