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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,593.30, 519,452.55 and 168,717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,593.30, 519,452.55 and 168,717.30 is: 252,863.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,593.30 : 519,452.55 = 168,717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,593.30/519,452.55 = 168,717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,593.30x = 519,452.55 × 168,717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,593.30x = 87,640,631,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,640,631,714.12/346,593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,863.03

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