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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,711.80, 520,067.70 and 178,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,711.80, 520,067.70 and 178,750.20 is: 268,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,711.80 : 520,067.70 = 178,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,711.80/520,067.70 = 178,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,711.80x = 520,067.70 × 178,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,711.80x = 92,962,205,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,962,205,388.54/346,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,125.30

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