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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,125.90, 516,016.05 and 156,925.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,125.90, 516,016.05 and 156,925.90 is: 235,310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,125.90 : 516,016.05 = 156,925.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,125.90/516,016.05 = 156,925.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,125.90x = 516,016.05 × 156,925.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,125.90x = 80,976,283,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,976,283,060.70/344,125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,310.05

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