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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,207.32, 513,311.00 and 142,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,207.32, 513,311.00 and 142,621.70 is: 213,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,207.32 : 513,311.00 = 142,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,207.32/513,311.00 = 142,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,207.32x = 513,311.00 × 142,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,207.32x = 73,209,284,169.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,209,284,169.04/342,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,932.55

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