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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,877.30, 514,315.95 and 93,559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,877.30, 514,315.95 and 93,559.30 is: 140,338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,877.30 : 514,315.95 = 93,559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,877.30/514,315.95 = 93,559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,877.30x = 514,315.95 × 93,559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,877.30x = 48,119,040,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,119,040,260.84/342,877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,338.95

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