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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,409.90, 512,114.85 and 235,121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,409.90, 512,114.85 and 235,121.70 is: 352,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,409.90 : 512,114.85 = 235,121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,409.90/512,114.85 = 235,121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,409.90x = 512,114.85 × 235,121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,409.90x = 120,409,314,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,409,314,127.25/341,409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,682.55

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