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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,855.63, 514,317.29 and 118,186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,855.63, 514,317.29 and 118,186.47 is: 177,291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,855.63 : 514,317.29 = 118,186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,855.63/514,317.29 = 118,186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,855.63x = 514,317.29 × 118,186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,855.63x = 60,785,344,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,785,344,374.13/342,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,291.37

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