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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,972.70, 509,959.05 and 153,348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,972.70, 509,959.05 and 153,348.70 is: 230,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,972.70 : 509,959.05 = 153,348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,972.70/509,959.05 = 153,348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,972.70x = 509,959.05 × 153,348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,972.70x = 78,201,557,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,201,557,370.74/339,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,023.05

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