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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,121.40, 516,009.30 and 156,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,121.40, 516,009.30 and 156,921.40 is: 235,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,121.40 : 516,009.30 = 156,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,121.40/516,009.30 = 156,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,121.40x = 516,009.30 × 156,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,121.40x = 80,972,901,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,972,901,769.02/344,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,303.30

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