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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,199.13, 513,298.70 and 92,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,199.13, 513,298.70 and 92,881.13 is: 139,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,199.13 : 513,298.70 = 92,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,199.13/513,298.70 = 92,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,199.13x = 513,298.70 × 92,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,199.13x = 47,675,763,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,675,763,283.53/342,199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,321.70

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