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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,209.08, 513,401.22 and 142,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,209.08, 513,401.22 and 142,463.08 is: 213,731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,209.08 : 513,401.22 = 142,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,209.08/513,401.22 = 142,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,209.08x = 513,401.22 × 142,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,209.08x = 73,140,719,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,140,719,076.96/342,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,731.09

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