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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,372.48, 510,558.72 and 91,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,372.48, 510,558.72 and 91,048 is: 136,572

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,372.48 : 510,558.72 = 91,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,372.48/510,558.72 = 91,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,372.48x = 510,558.72 × 91,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,372.48x = 46,485,350,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,485,350,338.56/340,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,572

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