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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,278.32, 516,301.38 and 130,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,278.32, 516,301.38 and 130,995.60 is: 196,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,278.32 : 516,301.38 = 130,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,278.32/516,301.38 = 130,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,278.32x = 516,301.38 × 130,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,278.32x = 67,633,209,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,633,209,053.93/344,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,449.22

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