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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,224.83, 513,424.73 and 142,478.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,224.83, 513,424.73 and 142,478.83 is: 213,754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,224.83 : 513,424.73 = 142,478.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,224.83/513,424.73 = 142,478.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,224.83x = 513,424.73 × 142,478.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,224.83x = 73,152,154,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,152,154,823.47/342,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,754.67

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