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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,687.40, 520,031.10 and 160,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,687.40, 520,031.10 and 160,063.40 is: 240,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,687.40 : 520,031.10 = 160,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,687.40/520,031.10 = 160,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,687.40x = 520,031.10 × 160,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,687.40x = 83,237,945,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,237,945,971.74/346,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,095.10

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