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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,540.77, 512,253.55 and 125,354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,540.77, 512,253.55 and 125,354.81 is: 188,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,540.77 : 512,253.55 = 125,354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,540.77/512,253.55 = 125,354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,540.77x = 512,253.55 × 125,354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,540.77x = 64,213,446,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,213,446,432.08/341,540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,011.07

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