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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,630.40, 512,445.60 and 154,641.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,630.40, 512,445.60 and 154,641.90 is: 231,962.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,630.40 : 512,445.60 = 154,641.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,630.40/512,445.60 = 154,641.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,630.40x = 512,445.60 × 154,641.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,630.40x = 79,245,561,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,245,561,230.64/341,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,962.85

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