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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,068.06, 516,271.17 and 154,662.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,068.06, 516,271.17 and 154,662.25 is: 232,069.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,068.06 : 516,271.17 = 154,662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,068.06/516,271.17 = 154,662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,068.06x = 516,271.17 × 154,662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,068.06x = 79,847,660,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,847,660,762.33/344,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,069.38

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