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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,541.60, 519,885.30 and 146,759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,541.60, 519,885.30 and 146,759.15 is: 220,169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,541.60 : 519,885.30 = 146,759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,541.60/519,885.30 = 146,759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,541.60x = 519,885.30 × 146,759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,541.60x = 76,297,924,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,297,924,725.50/346,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,169.60

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