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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,973.31, 512,986.44 and 114,269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,973.31, 512,986.44 and 114,269.71 is: 171,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,973.31 : 512,986.44 = 114,269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,973.31/512,986.44 = 114,269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,973.31x = 512,986.44 × 114,269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,973.31x = 58,618,813,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,618,813,015.20/341,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,413.42

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