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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,986.08, 513,154.08 and 154,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,986.08, 513,154.08 and 154,973.28 is: 232,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,986.08 : 513,154.08 = 154,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,986.08/513,154.08 = 154,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,986.08x = 513,154.08 × 154,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,986.08x = 79,525,170,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,525,170,922.98/341,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,539.20

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