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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,082.80, 512,778.60 and 155,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,082.80, 512,778.60 and 155,228.40 is: 232,685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,082.80 : 512,778.60 = 155,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,082.80/512,778.60 = 155,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,082.80x = 512,778.60 × 155,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,082.80x = 79,597,801,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,597,801,632.24/342,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,685.78

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