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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,954.92, 517,432.52 and 155,193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,954.92, 517,432.52 and 155,193.68 is: 232,790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,954.92 : 517,432.52 = 155,193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,954.92/517,432.52 = 155,193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,954.92x = 517,432.52 × 155,193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,954.92x = 80,302,256,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,302,256,930.47/344,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,790.58

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