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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,792.10, 512,688.15 and 152,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,792.10, 512,688.15 and 152,252.10 is: 228,378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,792.10 : 512,688.15 = 152,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,792.10/512,688.15 = 152,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,792.10x = 512,688.15 × 152,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,792.10x = 78,057,847,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,057,847,482.62/341,792.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,378.15

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