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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,714.20, 520,071.30 and 160,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,714.20, 520,071.30 and 160,090.20 is: 240,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,714.20 : 520,071.30 = 160,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,714.20/520,071.30 = 160,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,714.20x = 520,071.30 × 160,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,714.20x = 83,258,318,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,318,431.26/346,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,135.30

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