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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,719.60, 512,579.40 and 152,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,719.60, 512,579.40 and 152,179.60 is: 228,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,719.60 : 512,579.40 = 152,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,719.60/512,579.40 = 152,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,719.60x = 512,579.40 × 152,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,719.60x = 78,004,128,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,004,128,060.24/341,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,269.40

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