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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,881.41, 512,412.50 and 159,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,881.41, 512,412.50 and 159,266.11 is: 238,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,881.41 : 512,412.50 = 159,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,881.41/512,412.50 = 159,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,881.41x = 512,412.50 × 159,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,881.41x = 81,609,945,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,609,945,590.38/341,881.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,708.35

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