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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,727.98, 512,399.97 and 141,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,727.98, 512,399.97 and 141,913.94 is: 212,791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,727.98 : 512,399.97 = 141,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,727.98/512,399.97 = 141,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,727.98x = 512,399.97 × 141,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,727.98x = 72,716,698,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,716,698,598.58/341,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,791.18

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