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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,219.24, 513,459.96 and 142,485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,219.24, 513,459.96 and 142,485.96 is: 213,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,219.24 : 513,459.96 = 142,485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,219.24/513,459.96 = 142,485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,219.24x = 513,459.96 × 142,485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,219.24x = 73,160,835,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160,835,322.16/342,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,783.52

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