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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,313.70, 514,970.55 and 156,689.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,313.70, 514,970.55 and 156,689.70 is: 235,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,313.70 : 514,970.55 = 156,689.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,313.70/514,970.55 = 156,689.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,313.70x = 514,970.55 × 156,689.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,313.70x = 80,690,580,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,690,580,988.34/343,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,034.55

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