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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,377.40, 513,335.70 and 155,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,377.40, 513,335.70 and 155,292.60 is: 232,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,377.40 : 513,335.70 = 155,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,377.40/513,335.70 = 155,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,377.40x = 513,335.70 × 155,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,377.40x = 79,717,235,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,717,235,525.82/342,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,834.40

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