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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,032.90, 519,049.35 and 159,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,032.90, 519,049.35 and 159,408.90 is: 239,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,032.90 : 519,049.35 = 159,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,032.90/519,049.35 = 159,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,032.90x = 519,049.35 × 159,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,032.90x = 82,741,085,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,741,085,929.22/346,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,113.35

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