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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,186.93, 513,274.73 and 102,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,186.93, 513,274.73 and 102,301.38 is: 153,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,186.93 : 513,274.73 = 102,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,186.93/513,274.73 = 102,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,186.93x = 513,274.73 × 102,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,186.93x = 52,508,713,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,713,198.13/342,186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,450.38

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