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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,973.18, 512,986.25 and 114,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,973.18, 512,986.25 and 114,269.59 is: 171,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,973.18 : 512,986.25 = 114,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,973.18/512,986.25 = 114,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,973.18x = 512,986.25 × 114,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,973.18x = 58,618,727,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,618,727,279.45/341,973.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,413.23

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