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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,214.61, 519,380.24 and 159,221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,214.61, 519,380.24 and 159,221.25 is: 238,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,214.61 : 519,380.24 = 159,221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,214.61/519,380.24 = 159,221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,214.61x = 519,380.24 × 159,221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,214.61x = 82,696,370,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,696,370,241.99/346,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,858.70

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