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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,296, 510,677.76 and 118,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,296, 510,677.76 and 118,680 is: 178,101.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,296 : 510,677.76 = 118,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,296/510,677.76 = 118,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,296x = 510,677.76 × 118,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,296x = 60,607,236,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,607,236,556.80/340,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,101.53

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