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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,317.67, 512,205.03 and 141,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,317.67, 512,205.03 and 141,638.27 is: 212,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,317.67 : 512,205.03 = 141,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,317.67/512,205.03 = 141,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,317.67x = 512,205.03 × 141,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,317.67x = 72,547,831,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547,831,773.47/341,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,552.23

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