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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,924.93, 514,377.68 and 118,281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,924.93, 514,377.68 and 118,281.15 is: 177,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,924.93 : 514,377.68 = 118,281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,924.93/514,377.68 = 118,281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,924.93x = 514,377.68 × 118,281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,924.93x = 60,841,182,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,841,182,933.33/342,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,418.37

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