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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,475.67, 513,585.79 and 117,772.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,475.67, 513,585.79 and 117,772.49 is: 176,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,475.67 : 513,585.79 = 117,772.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,475.67/513,585.79 = 117,772.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,475.67x = 513,585.79 × 117,772.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,475.67x = 60,486,277,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,486,277,316.92/342,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,614.82

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