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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,726.10, 512,589.15 and 152,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,726.10, 512,589.15 and 152,186.10 is: 228,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,726.10 : 512,589.15 = 152,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,726.10/512,589.15 = 152,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,726.10x = 512,589.15 × 152,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,726.10x = 78,008,943,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,008,943,640.82/341,726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,279.15

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