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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,216.80, 513,325.20 and 142,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,216.80, 513,325.20 and 142,470.80 is: 213,706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,216.80 : 513,325.20 = 142,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,216.80/513,325.20 = 142,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,216.80x = 513,325.20 × 142,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,216.80x = 73,133,851,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,133,851,904.16/342,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,706.20

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