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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,209.46, 516,113.72 and 133,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,209.46, 516,113.72 and 133,601.36 is: 200,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,209.46 : 516,113.72 = 133,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,209.46/516,113.72 = 133,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,209.46x = 516,113.72 × 133,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,209.46x = 68,953,494,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,953,494,906.66/344,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,324.23

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