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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,770.72, 514,150.56 and 93,452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,770.72, 514,150.56 and 93,452.72 is: 140,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,770.72 : 514,150.56 = 93,452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,770.72/514,150.56 = 93,452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,770.72x = 514,150.56 × 93,452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,770.72x = 48,048,768,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048,768,321.52/342,770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,177.58

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