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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,112.90, 515,996.55 and 156,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,112.90, 515,996.55 and 156,912.90 is: 235,290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,112.90 : 515,996.55 = 156,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,112.90/515,996.55 = 156,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,112.90x = 515,996.55 × 156,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,112.90x = 80,966,515,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,966,515,050.50/344,112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,290.55

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