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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,251.34, 516,464.62 and 202,216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,251.34, 516,464.62 and 202,216.72 is: 303,376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,251.34 : 516,464.62 = 202,216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,251.34/516,464.62 = 202,216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,251.34x = 516,464.62 × 202,216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,251.34x = 104,437,781,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,437,781,452.45/344,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,376.54

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