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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,865.80, 514,298.70 and 93,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,865.80, 514,298.70 and 93,547.80 is: 140,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,865.80 : 514,298.70 = 93,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,865.80/514,298.70 = 93,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,865.80x = 514,298.70 × 93,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,865.80x = 48,111,511,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,111,511,927.86/342,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,321.70

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