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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,968.95, 512,963.84 and 117,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,968.95, 512,963.84 and 117,326.24 is: 175,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,968.95 : 512,963.84 = 117,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,968.95/512,963.84 = 117,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,968.95x = 512,963.84 × 117,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,968.95x = 60,184,115,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,184,115,451.71/341,968.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,992.92

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