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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,572.20, 513,858.30 and 89,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,572.20, 513,858.30 and 89,852.20 is: 134,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,572.20 : 513,858.30 = 89,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,572.20/513,858.30 = 89,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,572.20x = 513,858.30 × 89,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,572.20x = 46,171,298,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,171,298,743.26/342,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,778.30

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