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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,112.80, 512,823.60 and 155,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,112.80, 512,823.60 and 155,258.40 is: 232,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,112.80 : 512,823.60 = 155,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,112.80/512,823.60 = 155,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,112.80x = 512,823.60 × 155,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,112.80x = 79,620,171,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,620,171,618.24/342,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,730.76

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