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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,313.12, 513,591.30 and 152,756.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,313.12, 513,591.30 and 152,756.23 is: 229,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,313.12 : 513,591.30 = 152,756.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,313.12/513,591.30 = 152,756.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,313.12x = 513,591.30 × 152,756.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,313.12x = 78,454,270,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,454,270,748.80/342,313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,188.62

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