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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,575.27, 513,897.43 and 117,906.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,575.27, 513,897.43 and 117,906.18 is: 176,871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,575.27 : 513,897.43 = 117,906.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,575.27/513,897.43 = 117,906.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,575.27x = 513,897.43 × 117,906.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,575.27x = 60,591,682,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,591,682,883.12/342,575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,871.15

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