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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,671.26, 512,568.99 and 170,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,671.26, 512,568.99 and 170,982.12 is: 256,504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,671.26 : 512,568.99 = 170,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,671.26/512,568.99 = 170,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,671.26x = 512,568.99 × 170,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,671.26x = 87,640,132,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,640,132,556.46/341,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,504.26

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