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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,119.40, 516,006.30 and 156,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,119.40, 516,006.30 and 156,919.40 is: 235,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,119.40 : 516,006.30 = 156,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,119.40/516,006.30 = 156,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,119.40x = 516,006.30 × 156,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,119.40x = 80,971,398,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,971,398,992.22/344,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,300.30

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