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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,182.31, 513,346.86 and 102,315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,182.31, 513,346.86 and 102,315.03 is: 153,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,182.31 : 513,346.86 = 102,315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,182.31/513,346.86 = 102,315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,182.31x = 513,346.86 × 102,315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,182.31x = 52,523,099,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,523,099,381.31/342,182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,494.49

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