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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,344.93, 516,221.55 and 119,676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,344.93, 516,221.55 and 119,676.17 is: 179,411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,344.93 : 516,221.55 = 119,676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,344.93/516,221.55 = 119,676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,344.93x = 516,221.55 × 119,676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,344.93x = 61,779,419,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779,419,266.02/344,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,411.44

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