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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,255.91, 511,665.15 and 141,714.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,255.91, 511,665.15 and 141,714.03 is: 212,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,255.91 : 511,665.15 = 141,714.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,255.91/511,665.15 = 141,714.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,255.91x = 511,665.15 × 141,714.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,255.91x = 72,510,130,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,510,130,417.05/341,255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,480.22

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