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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,491.80, 512,237.70 and 154,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,491.80, 512,237.70 and 154,867.80 is: 232,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,491.80 : 512,237.70 = 154,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,491.80/512,237.70 = 154,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,491.80x = 512,237.70 × 154,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,491.80x = 79,329,125,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,329,125,676.06/341,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,301.70

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