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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,145.80, 513,218.70 and 230,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,145.80, 513,218.70 and 230,171.40 is: 345,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,145.80 : 513,218.70 = 230,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,145.80/513,218.70 = 230,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,145.80x = 513,218.70 × 230,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,145.80x = 118,128,266,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,128,266,685.18/342,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,257.10

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