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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,041.74, 511,356.56 and 135,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,041.74, 511,356.56 and 135,907.96 is: 203,779.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,041.74 : 511,356.56 = 135,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,041.74/511,356.56 = 135,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,041.74x = 511,356.56 × 135,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,041.74x = 69,497,426,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,497,426,902.22/341,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,779.83

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