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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,199.62, 511,865.03 and 130,821.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,199.62, 511,865.03 and 130,821.15 is: 196,256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,199.62 : 511,865.03 = 130,821.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,199.62/511,865.03 = 130,821.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,199.62x = 511,865.03 × 130,821.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,199.62x = 66,962,771,869.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,962,771,869.38/341,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,256.88

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