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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,908.40, 514,362.60 and 93,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,908.40, 514,362.60 and 93,590.40 is: 140,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,908.40 : 514,362.60 = 93,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,908.40/514,362.60 = 93,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,908.40x = 514,362.60 × 93,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,908.40x = 48,139,401,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,139,401,479.04/342,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,385.60

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