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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,231.07, 513,381.82 and 129,178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,231.07, 513,381.82 and 129,178.44 is: 193,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,231.07 : 513,381.82 = 129,178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,231.07/513,381.82 = 129,178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,231.07x = 513,381.82 × 129,178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,231.07x = 66,317,862,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,317,862,309.01/342,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,780.95

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