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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,938.08, 512,966.16 and 152,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,938.08, 512,966.16 and 152,465.76 is: 228,724.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,938.08 : 512,966.16 = 152,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,938.08/512,966.16 = 152,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,938.08x = 512,966.16 × 152,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,938.08x = 78,209,775,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,209,775,438.68/341,938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,724.97

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