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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,847.12, 517,319.21 and 120,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,847.12, 517,319.21 and 120,175.26 is: 180,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,847.12 : 517,319.21 = 120,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,847.12/517,319.21 = 120,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,847.12x = 517,319.21 × 120,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,847.12x = 62,168,970,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,168,970,865.18/344,847.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,279.80

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