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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,642.80, 512,464.20 and 194,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,642.80, 512,464.20 and 194,186.80 is: 291,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,642.80 : 512,464.20 = 194,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,642.80/512,464.20 = 194,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,642.80x = 512,464.20 × 194,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,642.80x = 99,513,783,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,513,783,112.56/341,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,280.20

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