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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,757.08, 520,206.92 and 157,126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,757.08, 520,206.92 and 157,126.36 is: 235,721.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,757.08 : 520,206.92 = 157,126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,757.08/520,206.92 = 157,126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,757.08x = 520,206.92 × 157,126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,757.08x = 81,738,219,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,738,219,786.41/346,757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,721.85

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