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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,842.72, 511,267.32 and 91,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,842.72, 511,267.32 and 91,524.72 is: 137,287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,842.72 : 511,267.32 = 91,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,842.72/511,267.32 = 91,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,842.72x = 511,267.32 × 91,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,842.72x = 46,793,598,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,793,598,308.15/340,842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,287.95

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