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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,100.26, 513,150.39 and 152,511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,100.26, 513,150.39 and 152,511.66 is: 228,767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,100.26 : 513,150.39 = 152,511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,100.26/513,150.39 = 152,511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,100.26x = 513,150.39 × 152,511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,100.26x = 78,261,417,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,261,417,808.55/342,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,767.49

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