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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,071.70, 513,107.55 and 155,447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,071.70, 513,107.55 and 155,447.70 is: 233,171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,071.70 : 513,107.55 = 155,447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,071.70/513,107.55 = 155,447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,071.70x = 513,107.55 × 155,447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,071.70x = 79,761,388,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761,388,500.14/342,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,171.55

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