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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,219.67, 516,151.29 and 154,516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,219.67, 516,151.29 and 154,516.68 is: 231,695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,219.67 : 516,151.29 = 154,516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,219.67/516,151.29 = 154,516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,219.67x = 516,151.29 × 154,516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,219.67x = 79,753,983,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,753,983,708.52/344,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,695.02

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