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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,968.40, 514,452.60 and 93,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,968.40, 514,452.60 and 93,650.40 is: 140,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,968.40 : 514,452.60 = 93,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,968.40/514,452.60 = 93,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,968.40x = 514,452.60 × 93,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,968.40x = 48,178,691,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,178,691,771.04/342,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,475.60

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