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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,436.80, 519,266.40 and 146,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,436.80, 519,266.40 and 146,723.20 is: 219,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,436.80 : 519,266.40 = 146,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,436.80/519,266.40 = 146,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,436.80x = 519,266.40 × 146,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,436.80x = 76,188,427,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,188,427,860.48/346,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,920.14

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