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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,504.10, 512,251.35 and 154,515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,504.10, 512,251.35 and 154,515.30 is: 231,770.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,504.10 : 512,251.35 = 154,515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,504.10/512,251.35 = 154,515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,504.10x = 512,251.35 × 154,515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,504.10x = 79,150,671,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,150,671,020.66/341,504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,770.78

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