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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,222.23, 516,012.33 and 116,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,222.23, 516,012.33 and 116,359.31 is: 174,430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,222.23 : 516,012.33 = 116,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,222.23/516,012.33 = 116,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,222.23x = 516,012.33 × 116,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,222.23x = 60,042,838,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,042,838,670.29/344,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,430.45

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