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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,259.06, 516,189.93 and 133,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,259.06, 516,189.93 and 133,650.96 is: 200,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,259.06 : 516,189.93 = 133,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,259.06/516,189.93 = 133,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,259.06x = 516,189.93 × 133,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,259.06x = 68,989,279,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,989,279,686.83/344,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,399.31

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