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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,221.83, 511,834.82 and 151,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,221.83, 511,834.82 and 151,637.64 is: 227,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,221.83 : 511,834.82 = 151,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,221.83/511,834.82 = 151,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,221.83x = 511,834.82 × 151,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,221.83x = 77,613,423,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,613,423,416.44/341,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,457.38

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