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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,067.60, 513,101.40 and 142,321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,067.60, 513,101.40 and 142,321.60 is: 213,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,067.60 : 513,101.40 = 142,321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,067.60/513,101.40 = 142,321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,067.60x = 513,101.40 × 142,321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,067.60x = 73,025,412,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,025,412,210.24/342,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,482.40

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