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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,709.02, 514,186.52 and 153,153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,709.02, 514,186.52 and 153,153.51 is: 229,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,709.02 : 514,186.52 = 153,153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,709.02/514,186.52 = 153,153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,709.02x = 514,186.52 × 153,153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,709.02x = 78,749,469,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,749,469,566.92/342,709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,785.23

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