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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,202.08, 513,390.72 and 142,456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,202.08, 513,390.72 and 142,456.08 is: 213,720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,202.08 : 513,390.72 = 142,456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,202.08/513,390.72 = 142,456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,202.08x = 513,390.72 × 142,456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,202.08x = 73,135,629,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,135,629,479.58/342,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,720.59

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