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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,702.20, 520,053.30 and 160,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,702.20, 520,053.30 and 160,078.20 is: 240,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,702.20 : 520,053.30 = 160,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,702.20/520,053.30 = 160,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,702.20x = 520,053.30 × 160,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,702.20x = 83,249,196,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,249,196,168.06/346,702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,117.30

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