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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,349.04, 519,368.04 and 159,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,349.04, 519,368.04 and 159,414 is: 239,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,349.04 : 519,368.04 = 159,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,349.04/519,368.04 = 159,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,349.04x = 519,368.04 × 159,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,349.04x = 82,794,536,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,794,536,728.56/346,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,049.42

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