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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,737.73, 514,211.69 and 153,357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,737.73, 514,211.69 and 153,357.50 is: 230,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,737.73 : 514,211.69 = 153,357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,737.73/514,211.69 = 153,357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,737.73x = 514,211.69 × 153,357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,737.73x = 78,858,215,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,858,215,911.33/342,737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,083.27

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