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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,955.92, 517,434.02 and 155,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,955.92, 517,434.02 and 155,194.68 is: 232,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,955.92 : 517,434.02 = 155,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,955.92/517,434.02 = 155,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,955.92x = 517,434.02 × 155,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,955.92x = 80,303,007,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,303,007,155.01/344,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,792.08

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