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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,858.78, 513,949.14 and 162,628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,858.78, 513,949.14 and 162,628.11 is: 243,781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,858.78 : 513,949.14 = 162,628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,858.78/513,949.14 = 162,628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,858.78x = 513,949.14 × 162,628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,858.78x = 83,582,577,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,582,577,274.33/342,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,781.35

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