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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,179.62, 511,789.68 and 104,524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,179.62, 511,789.68 and 104,524.62 is: 156,793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,179.62 : 511,789.68 = 104,524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,179.62/511,789.68 = 104,524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,179.62x = 511,789.68 × 104,524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,179.62x = 53,494,621,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,494,621,821.92/341,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,793.13

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