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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,987.74, 512,991.97 and 117,344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,987.74, 512,991.97 and 117,344.97 is: 176,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,987.74 : 512,991.97 = 117,344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,987.74/512,991.97 = 117,344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,987.74x = 512,991.97 × 117,344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,987.74x = 60,197,027,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,197,027,036.53/341,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,021.01

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