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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,877.20, 514,607.40 and 153,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,877.20, 514,607.40 and 153,628.80 is: 230,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,877.20 : 514,607.40 = 153,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,877.20/514,607.40 = 153,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,877.20x = 514,607.40 × 153,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,877.20x = 79,058,517,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,058,517,333.12/342,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,573.85

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