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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,169.60, 519,254.40 and 227,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,169.60, 519,254.40 and 227,974.40 is: 341,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,169.60 : 519,254.40 = 227,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,169.60/519,254.40 = 227,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,169.60x = 519,254.40 × 227,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,169.60x = 118,376,710,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,376,710,287.36/346,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,961.60

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