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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,869.47, 517,307.12 and 120,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,869.47, 517,307.12 and 120,229.48 is: 180,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,869.47 : 517,307.12 = 120,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,869.47/517,307.12 = 120,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,869.47x = 517,307.12 × 120,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,869.47x = 62,195,566,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,195,566,037.90/344,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,345.24

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