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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,534.91, 512,326.95 and 131,172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,534.91, 512,326.95 and 131,172.84 is: 196,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,534.91 : 512,326.95 = 131,172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,534.91/512,326.95 = 131,172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,534.91x = 512,326.95 × 131,172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,534.91x = 67,203,381,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,203,381,040.04/341,534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,768.70

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