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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,187.50, 511,759.72 and 133,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,187.50, 511,759.72 and 133,242.74 is: 199,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,187.50 : 511,759.72 = 133,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,187.50/511,759.72 = 133,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,187.50x = 511,759.72 × 133,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,187.50x = 68,188,267,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,188,267,314.43/341,187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,855.70

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