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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,369.86, 510,488.91 and 129,957.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,369.86, 510,488.91 and 129,957.78 is: 194,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,369.86 : 510,488.91 = 129,957.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,369.86/510,488.91 = 129,957.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,369.86x = 510,488.91 × 129,957.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,369.86x = 66,342,005,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342,005,458.22/340,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,911.52

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