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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,338.52, 511,718.58 and 141,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,338.52, 511,718.58 and 141,534.20 is: 212,181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,338.52 : 511,718.58 = 141,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,338.52/511,718.58 = 141,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,338.52x = 511,718.58 × 141,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,338.52x = 72,425,679,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,425,679,845.44/341,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,181.38

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