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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,854.20, 517,275.26 and 155,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,854.20, 517,275.26 and 155,180.33 is: 232,767.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,854.20 : 517,275.26 = 155,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,854.20/517,275.26 = 155,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,854.20x = 517,275.26 × 155,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,854.20x = 80,270,943,349.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270,943,349.21/344,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,767.77

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