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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,975.01, 512,973 and 117,332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,975.01, 512,973 and 117,332.35 is: 176,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,975.01 : 512,973 = 117,332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,975.01/512,973 = 117,332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,975.01x = 512,973 × 117,332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,975.01x = 60,188,326,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,188,326,294.12/341,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,002.12

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