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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,590.90, 519,886.35 and 159,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,590.90, 519,886.35 and 159,966.90 is: 239,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,590.90 : 519,886.35 = 159,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,590.90/519,886.35 = 159,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,590.90x = 519,886.35 × 159,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,590.90x = 83,164,607,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,164,607,761.82/346,590.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,950.35

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