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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,396.23, 512,118.95 and 131,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,396.23, 512,118.95 and 131,034.17 is: 196,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,396.23 : 512,118.95 = 131,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,396.23/512,118.95 = 131,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,396.23x = 512,118.95 × 131,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,396.23x = 67,105,078,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,105,078,338.76/341,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,560.69

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