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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,354.42, 513,331.95 and 142,435.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,354.42, 513,331.95 and 142,435.23 is: 213,569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,354.42 : 513,331.95 = 142,435.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,354.42/513,331.95 = 142,435.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,354.42x = 513,331.95 × 142,435.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,354.42x = 73,116,554,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,116,554,364.60/342,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,569.77

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