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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,541.80, 513,812.70 and 155,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,541.80, 513,812.70 and 155,553.30 is: 233,329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,541.80 : 513,812.70 = 155,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,541.80/513,812.70 = 155,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,541.80x = 513,812.70 × 155,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,541.80x = 79,925,261,066.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,925,261,066.91/342,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,329.95

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