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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,822.76, 514,377.68 and 150,598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,822.76, 514,377.68 and 150,598.05 is: 225,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,822.76 : 514,377.68 = 150,598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,822.76/514,377.68 = 150,598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,822.76x = 514,377.68 × 150,598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,822.76x = 77,464,275,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,464,275,571.52/342,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,960.13

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