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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,870.52, 517,141.44 and 120,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,870.52, 517,141.44 and 120,203.52 is: 180,248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,870.52 : 517,141.44 = 120,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,870.52/517,141.44 = 120,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,870.52x = 517,141.44 × 120,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,870.52x = 62,162,221,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,162,221,425.87/344,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,248.00

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