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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,867.08, 517,358.94 and 157,893.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,867.08, 517,358.94 and 157,893.16 is: 236,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,867.08 : 517,358.94 = 157,893.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,867.08/517,358.94 = 157,893.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,867.08x = 517,358.94 × 157,893.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,867.08x = 81,687,437,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,687,437,890.85/344,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,866.44

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