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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,956, 517,436.36 and 131,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,956, 517,436.36 and 131,666.40 is: 197,500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,956 : 517,436.36 = 131,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,956/517,436.36 = 131,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,956x = 517,436.36 × 131,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,956x = 68,128,982,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,128,982,750.30/344,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,500.50

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