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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,844.80, 512,421.60 and 154,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,844.80, 512,421.60 and 154,990.40 is: 232,328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,844.80 : 512,421.60 = 154,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,844.80/512,421.60 = 154,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,844.80x = 512,421.60 × 154,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,844.80x = 79,420,428,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,420,428,752.64/341,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,328.91

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