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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,663.06, 510,996.53 and 87,926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,663.06, 510,996.53 and 87,926.27 is: 131,889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,663.06 : 510,996.53 = 87,926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,663.06/510,996.53 = 87,926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,663.06x = 510,996.53 × 87,926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,663.06x = 44,930,018,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,018,426.21/340,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,889.90

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