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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,374.16, 516,598.91 and 116,834.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,374.16, 516,598.91 and 116,834.07 is: 175,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,374.16 : 516,598.91 = 116,834.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,374.16/516,598.91 = 116,834.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,374.16x = 516,598.91 × 116,834.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,374.16x = 60,356,354,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,356,354,208.32/344,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,263.89

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