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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,003.40, 519,005.10 and 159,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,003.40, 519,005.10 and 159,014.90 is: 238,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,003.40 : 519,005.10 = 159,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,003.40/519,005.10 = 159,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,003.40x = 519,005.10 × 159,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,003.40x = 82,529,544,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,529,544,075.99/346,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,522.35

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