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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,318.11, 512,205.70 and 141,638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,318.11, 512,205.70 and 141,638.69 is: 212,552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,318.11 : 512,205.70 = 141,638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,318.11/512,205.70 = 141,638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,318.11x = 512,205.70 × 141,638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,318.11x = 72,548,144,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,548,144,358.53/341,318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,552.87

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