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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,229.08, 516,165.35 and 154,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,229.08, 516,165.35 and 154,526.04 is: 231,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,229.08 : 516,165.35 = 154,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,229.08/516,165.35 = 154,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,229.08x = 516,165.35 × 154,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,229.08x = 79,760,986,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,760,986,748.08/344,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,709.03

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