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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,852.28, 517,291.98 and 120,235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,852.28, 517,291.98 and 120,235.62 is: 180,358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,852.28 : 517,291.98 = 120,235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,852.28/517,291.98 = 120,235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,852.28x = 517,291.98 × 120,235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,852.28x = 62,196,921,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,196,921,936.33/344,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,358.16

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