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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,834.35, 517,292.97 and 114,031.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,834.35, 517,292.97 and 114,031.11 is: 171,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,834.35 : 517,292.97 = 114,031.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,834.35/517,292.97 = 114,031.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,834.35x = 517,292.97 × 114,031.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,834.35x = 58,987,491,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,987,491,564.30/344,834.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,060.37

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