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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,392.30, 513,310.12 and 142,861.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,392.30, 513,310.12 and 142,861.35 is: 214,175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,392.30 : 513,310.12 = 142,861.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,392.30/513,310.12 = 142,861.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,392.30x = 513,310.12 × 142,861.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,392.30x = 73,332,176,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,332,176,711.86/342,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,175.89

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