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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,773.68, 513,845.64 and 118,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,773.68, 513,845.64 and 118,080.68 is: 177,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,773.68 : 513,845.64 = 118,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,773.68/513,845.64 = 118,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,773.68x = 513,845.64 × 118,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,773.68x = 60,675,242,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,675,242,586.24/342,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,012.55

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