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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,453.99, 513,802.76 and 152,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,453.99, 513,802.76 and 152,897.25 is: 229,400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,453.99 : 513,802.76 = 152,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,453.99/513,802.76 = 152,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,453.99x = 513,802.76 × 152,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,453.99x = 78,559,028,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,559,028,281.92/342,453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,400.24

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