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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,078.60, 513,117.90 and 230,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,078.60, 513,117.90 and 230,104.20 is: 345,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,078.60 : 513,117.90 = 230,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,078.60/513,117.90 = 230,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,078.60x = 513,117.90 × 230,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,078.60x = 118,070,583,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,070,583,885.18/342,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,156.30

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