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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,395.95, 513,315.55 and 142,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,395.95, 513,315.55 and 142,864.96 is: 214,181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,395.95 : 513,315.55 = 142,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,395.95/513,315.55 = 142,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,395.95x = 513,315.55 × 142,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,395.95x = 73,334,802,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,334,802,237.23/342,395.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,181.28

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