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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,203.08, 513,392.22 and 142,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,203.08, 513,392.22 and 142,457.08 is: 213,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,203.08 : 513,392.22 = 142,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,203.08/513,392.22 = 142,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,203.08x = 513,392.22 × 142,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,203.08x = 73,136,356,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,136,356,555.92/342,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,722.09

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