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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,346.14, 511,850.72 and 104,631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,346.14, 511,850.72 and 104,631.74 is: 156,895.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,346.14 : 511,850.72 = 104,631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,346.14/511,850.72 = 104,631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,346.14x = 511,850.72 × 104,631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,346.14x = 53,555,831,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,831,453.85/341,346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,895.96

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