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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,351.42, 516,231.27 and 119,682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,351.42, 516,231.27 and 119,682.68 is: 179,421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,351.42 : 516,231.27 = 119,682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,351.42/516,231.27 = 119,682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,351.42x = 516,231.27 × 119,682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,351.42x = 61,783,941,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,783,941,893.40/344,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,421.19

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