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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,797.28, 517,190.72 and 155,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,797.28, 517,190.72 and 155,123.70 is: 232,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,797.28 : 517,190.72 = 155,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,797.28/517,190.72 = 155,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,797.28x = 517,190.72 × 155,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,797.28x = 80,228,538,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,228,538,092.06/344,797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,683.21

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