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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,103.56, 513,230.94 and 117,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,103.56, 513,230.94 and 117,458.88 is: 176,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,103.56 : 513,230.94 = 117,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,103.56/513,230.94 = 117,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,103.56x = 513,230.94 × 117,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,103.56x = 60,283,531,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,283,531,393.75/342,103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,214.28

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