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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,315.20, 513,472.80 and 155,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,315.20, 513,472.80 and 155,691.20 is: 233,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,315.20 : 513,472.80 = 155,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,315.20/513,472.80 = 155,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,315.20x = 513,472.80 × 155,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,315.20x = 79,943,196,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,943,196,399.36/342,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,536.80

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