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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,220.08, 511,832.20 and 151,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,220.08, 511,832.20 and 151,635.90 is: 227,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,220.08 : 511,832.20 = 151,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,220.08/511,832.20 = 151,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,220.08x = 511,832.20 × 151,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,220.08x = 77,612,136,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,612,136,295.98/341,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,454.77

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