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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,231.12, 511,846.85 and 116,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,231.12, 511,846.85 and 116,593.76 is: 174,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,231.12 : 511,846.85 = 116,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,231.12/511,846.85 = 116,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,231.12x = 511,846.85 × 116,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,231.12x = 59,678,145,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,678,145,643.45/341,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,890.69

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