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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,297, 510,406.58 and 90,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,297, 510,406.58 and 90,998.44 is: 136,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,297 : 510,406.58 = 90,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,297/510,406.58 = 90,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,297x = 510,406.58 × 90,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,297x = 46,446,202,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446,202,545.74/340,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,487.25

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