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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,738.54, 514,212.91 and 153,358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,738.54, 514,212.91 and 153,358.31 is: 230,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,738.54 : 514,212.91 = 153,358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,738.54/514,212.91 = 153,358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,738.54x = 514,212.91 × 153,358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,738.54x = 78,858,823,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,858,823,759.92/342,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,084.49

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