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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345,170.16, 517,956.48 and 145,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345,170.16, 517,956.48 and 145,478.16 is: 218,302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,170.16 : 517,956.48 = 145,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,170.16/517,956.48 = 145,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,170.16x = 517,956.48 × 145,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,170.16x = 75,351,355,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,351,355,670.48/345,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,302.06

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