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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,891.70, 514,629.15 and 153,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,891.70, 514,629.15 and 153,643.30 is: 230,595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,891.70 : 514,629.15 = 153,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,891.70/514,629.15 = 153,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,891.70x = 514,629.15 × 153,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,891.70x = 79,069,320,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,069,320,882.20/342,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,595.61

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