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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,170.78, 513,245.47 and 142,486.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,170.78, 513,245.47 and 142,486.11 is: 213,724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,170.78 : 513,245.47 = 142,486.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,170.78/513,245.47 = 142,486.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,170.78x = 513,245.47 × 142,486.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,170.78x = 73,130,350,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,130,350,495.42/342,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,724.71

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