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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,497.14, 512,270.46 and 131,135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,497.14, 512,270.46 and 131,135.09 is: 196,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,497.14 : 512,270.46 = 131,135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,497.14/512,270.46 = 131,135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,497.14x = 512,270.46 × 131,135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,497.14x = 67,176,630,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,176,630,315.09/341,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,712.13

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