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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,319.02, 513,328.73 and 162,455.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,319.02, 513,328.73 and 162,455.99 is: 243,612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,319.02 : 513,328.73 = 162,455.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,319.02/513,328.73 = 162,455.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,319.02x = 513,328.73 × 162,455.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,319.02x = 83,393,327,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,393,327,027.59/342,319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,612.89

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