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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,905.52, 514,213.68 and 129,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,905.52, 514,213.68 and 129,637.44 is: 194,401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,905.52 : 514,213.68 = 129,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,905.52/514,213.68 = 129,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,905.52x = 514,213.68 × 129,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,905.52x = 66,661,345,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661,345,088.18/342,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,401.49

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