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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,672.76, 512,152.50 and 116,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,672.76, 512,152.50 and 116,967 is: 175,328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,672.76 : 512,152.50 = 116,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,672.76/512,152.50 = 116,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,672.76x = 512,152.50 × 116,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,672.76x = 59,904,941,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,904,941,467.50/341,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,328.41

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