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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,155.60, 513,233.40 and 307,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,155.60, 513,233.40 and 307,163.60 is: 460,745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,155.60 : 513,233.40 = 307,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,155.60/513,233.40 = 307,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,155.60x = 513,233.40 × 307,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,155.60x = 157,646,618,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,646,618,784.24/342,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,745.40

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