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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,763.43, 514,250.17 and 153,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,763.43, 514,250.17 and 153,383.18 is: 230,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,763.43 : 514,250.17 = 153,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,763.43/514,250.17 = 153,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,763.43x = 514,250.17 × 153,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,763.43x = 78,877,323,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,877,323,435.43/342,763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,121.76

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