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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,316.86, 512,203.83 and 141,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,316.86, 512,203.83 and 141,637.44 is: 212,551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,316.86 : 512,203.83 = 141,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,316.86/512,203.83 = 141,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,316.86x = 512,203.83 × 141,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,316.86x = 72,547,238,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547,238,531.21/341,316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,551.00

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