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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,255.56, 516,369.30 and 119,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,255.56, 516,369.30 and 119,666.92 is: 179,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,255.56 : 516,369.30 = 119,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,255.56/516,369.30 = 119,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,255.56x = 516,369.30 × 119,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,255.56x = 61,792,323,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792,323,713.56/344,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,495.50

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