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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,958.03, 517,439.34 and 120,317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,958.03, 517,439.34 and 120,317.63 is: 180,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,958.03 : 517,439.34 = 120,317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,958.03/517,439.34 = 120,317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,958.03x = 517,439.34 × 120,317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,958.03x = 62,257,072,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,257,072,470.37/344,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,477.24

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