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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,530.33, 512,320.10 and 131,168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,530.33, 512,320.10 and 131,168.27 is: 196,761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,530.33 : 512,320.10 = 131,168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,530.33/512,320.10 = 131,168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,530.33x = 512,320.10 × 131,168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,530.33x = 67,200,141,203.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,200,141,203.23/341,530.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,761.85

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