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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,018.72, 513,036.90 and 162,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,018.72, 513,036.90 and 162,061.92 is: 243,097.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,018.72 : 513,036.90 = 162,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,018.72/513,036.90 = 162,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,018.72x = 513,036.90 × 162,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,018.72x = 83,143,745,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143,745,044.85/342,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,097.06

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