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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,974.67, 514,537.20 and 115,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,974.67, 514,537.20 and 115,262.13 is: 172,918.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,974.67 : 514,537.20 = 115,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,974.67/514,537.20 = 115,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,974.67x = 514,537.20 × 115,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,974.67x = 59,306,653,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,306,653,636.24/342,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,918.47

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