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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,179.36, 519,332.22 and 159,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,179.36, 519,332.22 and 159,186 is: 238,808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,179.36 : 519,332.22 = 159,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,179.36/519,332.22 = 159,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,179.36x = 519,332.22 × 159,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,179.36x = 82,670,418,772.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,670,418,772.92/346,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,808.05

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