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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,977.35, 512,992.52 and 114,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,977.35, 512,992.52 and 114,273.75 is: 171,419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,977.35 : 512,992.52 = 114,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,977.35/512,992.52 = 114,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,977.35x = 512,992.52 × 114,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,977.35x = 58,621,578,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,621,578,410.98/341,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,419.48

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