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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,224.23, 516,015.33 and 116,361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,224.23, 516,015.33 and 116,361.31 is: 174,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,224.23 : 516,015.33 = 116,361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,224.23/516,015.33 = 116,361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,224.23x = 516,015.33 × 116,361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,224.23x = 60,044,219,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,044,219,778.88/344,224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,433.45

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