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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,124.99, 513,059.85 and 117,421.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,124.99, 513,059.85 and 117,421.66 is: 176,088.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,124.99 : 513,059.85 = 117,421.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,124.99/513,059.85 = 117,421.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,124.99x = 513,059.85 × 117,421.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,124.99x = 60,244,339,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,244,339,266.35/342,124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,088.68

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