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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,427.67, 519,222.94 and 168,668.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,427.67, 519,222.94 and 168,668.31 is: 252,798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,427.67 : 519,222.94 = 168,668.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,427.67/519,222.94 = 168,668.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,427.67x = 519,222.94 × 168,668.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,427.67x = 87,576,455,803.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,576,455,803.03/346,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,798.67

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