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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,002.70, 513,004.05 and 155,378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,002.70, 513,004.05 and 155,378.70 is: 233,068.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,002.70 : 513,004.05 = 155,378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,002.70/513,004.05 = 155,378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,002.70x = 513,004.05 × 155,378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,002.70x = 79,709,902,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,709,902,383.74/342,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,068.05

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