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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,744.13, 514,239.32 and 153,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,744.13, 514,239.32 and 153,188.74 is: 229,838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,744.13 : 514,239.32 = 153,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,744.13/514,239.32 = 153,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,744.13x = 514,239.32 × 153,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,744.13x = 78,775,673,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775,673,489.26/342,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,838.14

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