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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,223.20, 513,057.60 and 142,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,223.20, 513,057.60 and 142,693.20 is: 213,924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,223.20 : 513,057.60 = 142,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,223.20/513,057.60 = 142,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,223.20x = 513,057.60 × 142,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,223.20x = 73,209,830,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,209,830,728.32/342,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,924.22

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