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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,211.80, 519,026.10 and 179,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,211.80, 519,026.10 and 179,999.80 is: 269,848.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,211.80 : 519,026.10 = 179,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,211.80/519,026.10 = 179,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,211.80x = 519,026.10 × 179,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,211.80x = 93,424,594,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,424,594,194.78/346,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,848.09

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