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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,393.32, 513,311.60 and 142,862.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,393.32, 513,311.60 and 142,862.34 is: 214,177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,393.32 : 513,311.60 = 142,862.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,393.32/513,311.60 = 142,862.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,393.32x = 513,311.60 × 142,862.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,393.32x = 73,332,896,325.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,332,896,325.14/342,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,177.36

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