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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,225.31, 516,323.93 and 119,636.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,225.31, 516,323.93 and 119,636.67 is: 179,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,225.31 : 516,323.93 = 119,636.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,225.31/516,323.93 = 119,636.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,225.31x = 516,323.93 × 119,636.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,225.31x = 61,771,275,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771,275,028.33/344,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,450.13

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