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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,635.70, 512,441.40 and 154,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,635.70, 512,441.40 and 154,647.20 is: 231,965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,635.70 : 512,441.40 = 154,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,635.70/512,441.40 = 154,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,635.70x = 512,441.40 × 154,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,635.70x = 79,247,627,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,247,627,674.08/341,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,965.30

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