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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,908.80, 512,863.20 and 155,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,908.80, 512,863.20 and 155,284.80 is: 232,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,908.80 : 512,863.20 = 155,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,908.80/512,863.20 = 155,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,908.80x = 512,863.20 × 155,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,908.80x = 79,639,859,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,639,859,439.36/341,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,927.20

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