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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,439.28, 510,692.76 and 130,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,439.28, 510,692.76 and 130,254 is: 195,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,439.28 : 510,692.76 = 130,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,439.28/510,692.76 = 130,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,439.28x = 510,692.76 × 130,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,439.28x = 66,519,774,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,519,774,761.04/340,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,393.95

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