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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,666.22, 516,999.52 and 157,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,666.22, 516,999.52 and 157,546.50 is: 236,319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,666.22 : 516,999.52 = 157,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,666.22/516,999.52 = 157,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,666.22x = 516,999.52 × 157,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,666.22x = 81,451,464,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,451,464,877.68/344,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,319.84

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