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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,502.20, 512,406.90 and 154,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,502.20, 512,406.90 and 154,417.40 is: 231,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,502.20 : 512,406.90 = 154,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,502.20/512,406.90 = 154,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,502.20x = 512,406.90 × 154,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,502.20x = 79,124,541,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124,541,240.06/341,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,695.55

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