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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,908, 511,435.82 and 130,545.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,908, 511,435.82 and 130,545.95 is: 195,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,908 : 511,435.82 = 130,545.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,908/511,435.82 = 130,545.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,908x = 511,435.82 × 130,545.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,908x = 66,765,871,776.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,765,871,776.02/340,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,847.18

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