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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,488.80, 512,233.20 and 154,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,488.80, 512,233.20 and 154,864.80 is: 232,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,488.80 : 512,233.20 = 154,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,488.80/512,233.20 = 154,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,488.80x = 512,233.20 × 154,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,488.80x = 79,326,892,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,326,892,071.36/341,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,297.20

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