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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,328, 516,511.52 and 122,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,328, 516,511.52 and 122,712 is: 184,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,328 : 516,511.52 = 122,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,328/516,511.52 = 122,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,328x = 516,511.52 × 122,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,328x = 63,382,161,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,382,161,642.24/344,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,074.96

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