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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,716.87, 514,122.69 and 142,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,716.87, 514,122.69 and 142,990.92 is: 214,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,716.87 : 514,122.69 = 142,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,716.87/514,122.69 = 142,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,716.87x = 514,122.69 × 142,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,716.87x = 73,514,876,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,514,876,972.19/342,716.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,506.15

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