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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,974.68, 517,462.02 and 157,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,974.68, 517,462.02 and 157,429.08 is: 236,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,974.68 : 517,462.02 = 157,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,974.68/517,462.02 = 157,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,974.68x = 517,462.02 × 157,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,974.68x = 81,463,569,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,463,569,743.54/344,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,143.62

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