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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,687.76, 514,086.72 and 117,992.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,687.76, 514,086.72 and 117,992.95 is: 177,008.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,687.76 : 514,086.72 = 117,992.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,687.76/514,086.72 = 117,992.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,687.76x = 514,086.72 × 117,992.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,687.76x = 60,658,608,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658,608,648.62/342,687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,008.39

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