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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,676.72, 511,015.12 and 153,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,676.72, 511,015.12 and 153,741.68 is: 230,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,676.72 : 511,015.12 = 153,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,676.72/511,015.12 = 153,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,676.72x = 511,015.12 × 153,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,676.72x = 78,564,323,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,564,323,054.20/340,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,612.54

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