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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,415.58, 513,693.42 and 117,746.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,415.58, 513,693.42 and 117,746.82 is: 176,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,415.58 : 513,693.42 = 117,746.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,415.58/513,693.42 = 117,746.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,415.58x = 513,693.42 × 117,746.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,415.58x = 60,485,767,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485,767,944.16/342,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,644.32

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