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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,264.94, 516,186 and 119,528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,264.94, 516,186 and 119,528.82 is: 179,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,264.94 : 516,186 = 119,528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,264.94/516,186 = 119,528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,264.94x = 516,186 × 119,528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,264.94x = 61,699,103,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699,103,480.52/344,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,219.83

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