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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,994.77, 517,328.26 and 120,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,994.77, 517,328.26 and 120,327.91 is: 180,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,994.77 : 517,328.26 = 120,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,994.77/517,328.26 = 120,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,994.77x = 517,328.26 × 120,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,994.77x = 62,249,028,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,249,028,309.74/344,994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,434.70

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