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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,009.89, 518,955 and 156,426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,009.89, 518,955 and 156,426.18 is: 234,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,009.89 : 518,955 = 156,426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,009.89/518,955 = 156,426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,009.89x = 518,955 × 156,426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,009.89x = 81,178,148,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,178,148,241.90/346,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,612.22

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