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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,642.60, 513,996.30 and 93,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,642.60, 513,996.30 and 93,324.60 is: 139,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,642.60 : 513,996.30 = 93,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,642.60/513,996.30 = 93,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,642.60x = 513,996.30 × 93,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,642.60x = 47,968,499,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,968,499,098.98/342,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,995.72

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