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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,277.59, 511,697.68 and 141,735.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,277.59, 511,697.68 and 141,735.71 is: 212,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,277.59 : 511,697.68 = 141,735.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,277.59/511,697.68 = 141,735.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,277.59x = 511,697.68 × 141,735.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,277.59x = 72,525,834,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,525,834,905.06/341,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,512.74

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