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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,999.13, 517,323.69 and 157,850.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,999.13, 517,323.69 and 157,850.25 is: 236,695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,999.13 : 517,323.69 = 157,850.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,999.13/517,323.69 = 157,850.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,999.13x = 517,323.69 × 157,850.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,999.13x = 81,659,673,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,659,673,797.42/344,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,695.30

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