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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,868.80, 511,362.60 and 141,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,868.80, 511,362.60 and 141,079.60 is: 211,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,868.80 : 511,362.60 = 141,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,868.80/511,362.60 = 141,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,868.80x = 511,362.60 × 141,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,868.80x = 72,142,831,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,142,831,062.96/340,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,643.98

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