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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,690.60, 512,535.90 and 152,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,690.60, 512,535.90 and 152,150.60 is: 228,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,690.60 : 512,535.90 = 152,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,690.60/512,535.90 = 152,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,690.60x = 512,535.90 × 152,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,690.60x = 77,982,644,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,982,644,706.54/341,690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,225.90

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