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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,652, 519,912.24 and 168,980.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,652, 519,912.24 and 168,980.32 is: 253,438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,652 : 519,912.24 = 168,980.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,652/519,912.24 = 168,980.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,652x = 519,912.24 × 168,980.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,652x = 87,854,936,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,854,936,687.12/346,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,438.42

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