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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,228.43, 513,473.87 and 142,495.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,228.43, 513,473.87 and 142,495.19 is: 213,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,228.43 : 513,473.87 = 142,495.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,228.43/513,473.87 = 142,495.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,228.43x = 513,473.87 × 142,495.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,228.43x = 73,167,556,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,167,556,665.69/342,228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,797.42

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