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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,276.04, 513,304.86 and 117,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,276.04, 513,304.86 and 117,582.30 is: 176,335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,276.04 : 513,304.86 = 117,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,276.04/513,304.86 = 117,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,276.04x = 513,304.86 × 117,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,276.04x = 60,355,563,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355,563,473.45/342,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,335.93

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