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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,231.40, 511,847.10 and 91,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,231.40, 511,847.10 and 91,913.40 is: 137,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,231.40 : 511,847.10 = 91,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,231.40/511,847.10 = 91,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,231.40x = 511,847.10 × 91,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,231.40x = 47,045,607,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,045,607,241.14/341,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,870.10

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