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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,628.83, 519,953.84 and 118,921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,628.83, 519,953.84 and 118,921.25 is: 178,385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,628.83 : 519,953.84 = 118,921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,628.83/519,953.84 = 118,921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,628.83x = 519,953.84 × 118,921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,628.83x = 61,833,561,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,833,561,300.38/346,628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,385.51

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