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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,238.45, 513,392.89 and 129,185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,238.45, 513,392.89 and 129,185.82 is: 193,792.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,238.45 : 513,392.89 = 129,185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,238.45/513,392.89 = 129,185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,238.45x = 513,392.89 × 129,185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,238.45x = 66,323,081,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323,081,476.82/342,238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,792.02

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