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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,191.50, 511,765.72 and 133,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,191.50, 511,765.72 and 133,246.74 is: 199,861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,191.50 : 511,765.72 = 133,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,191.50/511,765.72 = 133,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,191.50x = 511,765.72 × 133,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,191.50x = 68,191,113,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,191,113,833.75/341,191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,861.70

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