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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,901.90, 512,947.65 and 142,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,901.90, 512,947.65 and 142,316.30 is: 213,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,901.90 : 512,947.65 = 142,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,901.90/512,947.65 = 142,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,901.90x = 512,947.65 × 142,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,901.90x = 73,000,811,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,000,811,641.70/341,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,513.91

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