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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,280.23, 511,701.63 and 141,738.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,280.23, 511,701.63 and 141,738.35 is: 212,516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,280.23 : 511,701.63 = 141,738.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,280.23/511,701.63 = 141,738.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,280.23x = 511,701.63 × 141,738.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,280.23x = 72,527,742,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,527,742,170.00/341,280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,516.69

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