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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,145.80, 513,801.90 and 243,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,145.80, 513,801.90 and 243,001.80 is: 364,916.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,145.80 : 513,801.90 = 243,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,145.80/513,801.90 = 243,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,145.80x = 513,801.90 × 243,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,145.80x = 124,854,786,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,854,786,543.42/342,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,916.91

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