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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,997.13, 517,320.69 and 157,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,997.13, 517,320.69 and 157,848.25 is: 236,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,997.13 : 517,320.69 = 157,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,997.13/517,320.69 = 157,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,997.13x = 517,320.69 × 157,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,997.13x = 81,658,165,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,658,165,605.29/344,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,692.30

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