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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,688.96, 512,534.40 and 201,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,688.96, 512,534.40 and 201,254.40 is: 301,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,688.96 : 512,534.40 = 201,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,688.96/512,534.40 = 201,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,688.96x = 512,534.40 × 201,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,688.96x = 103,149,803,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,149,803,151.36/341,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,882.17

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