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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,008, 510,011.76 and 161,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,008, 510,011.76 and 161,975.52 is: 242,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,008 : 510,011.76 = 161,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,008/510,011.76 = 161,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,008x = 510,011.76 × 161,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,008x = 82,609,420,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,609,420,032.12/340,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,963.17

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