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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,848.62, 517,321.47 and 120,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,848.62, 517,321.47 and 120,176.76 is: 180,282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,848.62 : 517,321.47 = 120,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,848.62/517,321.47 = 120,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,848.62x = 517,321.47 × 120,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,848.62x = 62,170,018,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,170,018,143.04/344,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,282.06

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