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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,123.99, 513,058.35 and 117,420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,123.99, 513,058.35 and 117,420.66 is: 176,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,123.99 : 513,058.35 = 117,420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,123.99/513,058.35 = 117,420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,123.99x = 513,058.35 × 117,420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,123.99x = 60,243,650,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,243,650,075.51/342,123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,087.18

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