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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,828.16, 516,670.08 and 120,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,828.16, 516,670.08 and 120,069.76 is: 179,905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,828.16 : 516,670.08 = 120,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,828.16/516,670.08 = 120,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,828.16x = 516,670.08 × 120,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,828.16x = 62,036,452,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,036,452,504.78/344,828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,905.41

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