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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,997.78, 512,996.80 and 89,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,997.78, 512,996.80 and 89,277.56 is: 133,916.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,997.78 : 512,996.80 = 89,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,997.78/512,996.80 = 89,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,997.78x = 512,996.80 × 89,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,997.78x = 45,799,102,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799,102,591.81/341,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,916.37

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