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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,310.12, 513,466.62 and 224,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,310.12, 513,466.62 and 224,725.48 is: 337,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,310.12 : 513,466.62 = 224,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,310.12/513,466.62 = 224,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,310.12x = 513,466.62 × 224,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,310.12x = 115,389,032,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,389,032,643.48/342,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,089.17

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