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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,670.22, 517,005.52 and 157,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,670.22, 517,005.52 and 157,550.50 is: 236,325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,670.22 : 517,005.52 = 157,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,670.22/517,005.52 = 157,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,670.22x = 517,005.52 × 157,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,670.22x = 81,454,478,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,454,478,178.76/344,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,325.84

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