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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,878.20, 514,317.30 and 121,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,878.20, 514,317.30 and 121,262.20 is: 181,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,878.20 : 514,317.30 = 121,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,878.20/514,317.30 = 121,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,878.20x = 514,317.30 × 121,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,878.20x = 62,367,247,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,247,296.06/342,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,893.30

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