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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,741.88, 520,156.50 and 119,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,741.88, 520,156.50 and 119,081.96 is: 178,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,741.88 : 520,156.50 = 119,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,741.88/520,156.50 = 119,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,741.88x = 520,156.50 × 119,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,741.88x = 61,941,255,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,941,255,526.74/346,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,637.94

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