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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,222.80, 512,988.60 and 155,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,222.80, 512,988.60 and 155,368.40 is: 232,895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,222.80 : 512,988.60 = 155,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,222.80/512,988.60 = 155,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,222.80x = 512,988.60 × 155,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,222.80x = 79,702,218,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702,218,000.24/342,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,895.70

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