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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,910.80, 512,866.20 and 155,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,910.80, 512,866.20 and 155,286.80 is: 232,930.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,910.80 : 512,866.20 = 155,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,910.80/512,866.20 = 155,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,910.80x = 512,866.20 × 155,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,910.80x = 79,641,351,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,641,351,026.16/341,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,930.20

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