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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,886.30, 514,329.45 and 93,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,886.30, 514,329.45 and 93,568.30 is: 140,352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,886.30 : 514,329.45 = 93,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,886.30/514,329.45 = 93,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,886.30x = 514,329.45 × 93,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,886.30x = 48,124,932,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,124,932,276.44/342,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,352.45

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