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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,236.96, 513,316.20 and 89,541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,236.96, 513,316.20 and 89,541.85 is: 134,302.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,236.96 : 513,316.20 = 89,541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,236.96/513,316.20 = 89,541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,236.96x = 513,316.20 × 89,541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,236.96x = 45,963,282,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,963,282,182.97/342,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,302.51

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