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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,195.24, 511,794.90 and 151,611.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,195.24, 511,794.90 and 151,611.03 is: 227,417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,195.24 : 511,794.90 = 151,611.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,195.24/511,794.90 = 151,611.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,195.24x = 511,794.90 × 151,611.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,195.24x = 77,593,751,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,593,751,937.75/341,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,417.45

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