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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,217.23, 516,004.83 and 116,354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,217.23, 516,004.83 and 116,354.31 is: 174,422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,217.23 : 516,004.83 = 116,354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,217.23/516,004.83 = 116,354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,217.23x = 516,004.83 × 116,354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,217.23x = 60,039,384,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,039,384,016.30/344,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,422.95

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