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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,999.20, 512,998.80 and 155,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,999.20, 512,998.80 and 155,375.20 is: 233,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,999.20 : 512,998.80 = 155,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,999.20/512,998.80 = 155,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,999.20x = 512,998.80 × 155,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,999.20x = 79,707,291,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,707,291,149.76/341,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,062.80

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