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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,043.71, 511,424.80 and 116,422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,043.71, 511,424.80 and 116,422.25 is: 174,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,043.71 : 511,424.80 = 116,422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,043.71/511,424.80 = 116,422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,043.71x = 511,424.80 × 116,422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,043.71x = 59,541,225,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,541,225,921.80/341,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,585.32

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