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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,007.30, 516,010.95 and 157,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,007.30, 516,010.95 and 157,383.30 is: 236,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,007.30 : 516,010.95 = 157,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,007.30/516,010.95 = 157,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,007.30x = 516,010.95 × 157,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,007.30x = 81,211,506,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,211,506,147.14/344,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,074.95

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