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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,145.59, 519,306.07 and 106,271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,145.59, 519,306.07 and 106,271.73 is: 159,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,145.59 : 519,306.07 = 106,271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,145.59/519,306.07 = 106,271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,145.59x = 519,306.07 × 106,271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,145.59x = 55,187,554,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,187,554,458.40/346,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,434.52

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