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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,343.06, 516,218.77 and 119,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,343.06, 516,218.77 and 119,674.31 is: 179,408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,343.06 : 516,218.77 = 119,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,343.06/516,218.77 = 119,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,343.06x = 516,218.77 × 119,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,343.06x = 61,778,125,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778,125,108.80/344,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,408.65

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