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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,533.81, 512,325.30 and 131,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,533.81, 512,325.30 and 131,171.74 is: 196,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,533.81 : 512,325.30 = 131,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,533.81/512,325.30 = 131,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,533.81x = 512,325.30 × 131,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,533.81x = 67,202,601,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,202,601,047.02/341,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,767.05

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