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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,261.08, 511,672.46 and 141,719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,261.08, 511,672.46 and 141,719.16 is: 212,487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,261.08 : 511,672.46 = 141,719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,261.08/511,672.46 = 141,719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,261.08x = 511,672.46 × 141,719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,261.08x = 72,513,791,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,513,791,226.33/341,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,487.73

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