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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,801.94, 512,365.95 and 120,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,801.94, 512,365.95 and 120,030.42 is: 179,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,801.94 : 512,365.95 = 120,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,801.94/512,365.95 = 120,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,801.94x = 512,365.95 × 120,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,801.94x = 61,499,500,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499,500,172.20/341,801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,927.30

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