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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,414.58, 513,691.92 and 117,745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,414.58, 513,691.92 and 117,745.82 is: 176,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,414.58 : 513,691.92 = 117,745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,414.58/513,691.92 = 117,745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,414.58x = 513,691.92 × 117,745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,414.58x = 60,485,077,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485,077,190.46/342,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,642.82

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