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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,774.40, 512,751.20 and 131,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,774.40, 512,751.20 and 131,419.20 is: 197,163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,774.40 : 512,751.20 = 131,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,774.40/512,751.20 = 131,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,774.40x = 512,751.20 × 131,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,774.40x = 67,385,352,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,385,352,503.04/341,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,163.25

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