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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,263.94, 516,184.50 and 119,527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,263.94, 516,184.50 and 119,527.82 is: 179,218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,263.94 : 516,184.50 = 119,527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,263.94/516,184.50 = 119,527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,263.94x = 516,184.50 × 119,527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,263.94x = 61,698,408,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,698,408,002.79/344,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,218.33

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