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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,530.78, 512,320.78 and 131,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,530.78, 512,320.78 and 131,168.72 is: 196,762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,530.78 : 512,320.78 = 131,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,530.78/512,320.78 = 131,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,530.78x = 512,320.78 × 131,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,530.78x = 67,200,459,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,200,459,973.68/341,530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,762.53

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