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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,220.23, 516,009.33 and 116,357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,220.23, 516,009.33 and 116,357.31 is: 174,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,220.23 : 516,009.33 = 116,357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,220.23/516,009.33 = 116,357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,220.23x = 516,009.33 × 116,357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,220.23x = 60,041,457,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,041,457,573.70/344,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,427.45

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