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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,874.30, 514,311.45 and 93,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,874.30, 514,311.45 and 93,556.30 is: 140,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,874.30 : 514,311.45 = 93,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,874.30/514,311.45 = 93,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,874.30x = 514,311.45 × 93,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,874.30x = 48,117,076,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,117,076,309.64/342,874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,334.45

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