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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,991.70, 509,987.55 and 153,367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,991.70, 509,987.55 and 153,367.70 is: 230,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,991.70 : 509,987.55 = 153,367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,991.70/509,987.55 = 153,367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,991.70x = 509,987.55 × 153,367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,991.70x = 78,215,617,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,215,617,572.14/339,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,051.55

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