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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,176.16, 512,903.36 and 142,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,176.16, 512,903.36 and 142,295.28 is: 213,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,176.16 : 512,903.36 = 142,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,176.16/512,903.36 = 142,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,176.16x = 512,903.36 × 142,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,176.16x = 72,983,727,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,983,727,224.14/342,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,292.85

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