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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,331, 511,977.32 and 104,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,331, 511,977.32 and 104,673.02 is: 157,003.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,331 : 511,977.32 = 104,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,331/511,977.32 = 104,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,331x = 511,977.32 × 104,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,331x = 53,590,212,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,590,212,255.91/341,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,003.65

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