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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,711.70, 512,564.85 and 88,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,711.70, 512,564.85 and 88,991.70 is: 133,486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,711.70 : 512,564.85 = 88,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,711.70/512,564.85 = 88,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,711.70x = 512,564.85 × 88,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,711.70x = 45,614,017,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614,017,361.75/341,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,486.85

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