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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,639.10, 512,458.65 and 152,099.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,639.10, 512,458.65 and 152,099.10 is: 228,148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,639.10 : 512,458.65 = 152,099.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,639.10/512,458.65 = 152,099.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,639.10x = 512,458.65 × 152,099.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,639.10x = 77,944,499,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,944,499,452.22/341,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,148.65

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