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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,344.06, 516,220.27 and 119,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,344.06, 516,220.27 and 119,675.31 is: 179,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,344.06 : 516,220.27 = 119,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,344.06/516,220.27 = 119,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,344.06x = 516,220.27 × 119,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,344.06x = 61,778,820,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778,820,840.53/344,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,410.15

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