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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,767.08, 514,081.50 and 93,416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,767.08, 514,081.50 and 93,416.68 is: 140,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,767.08 : 514,081.50 = 93,416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,767.08/514,081.50 = 93,416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,767.08x = 514,081.50 × 93,416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,767.08x = 48,023,786,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023,786,979.42/342,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,106.18

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