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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,255.78, 513,443.61 and 117,639.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,255.78, 513,443.61 and 117,639.54 is: 176,479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,255.78 : 513,443.61 = 117,639.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,255.78/513,443.61 = 117,639.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,255.78x = 513,443.61 × 117,639.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,255.78x = 60,401,270,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,401,270,096.34/342,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,479.91

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