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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,759.23, 519,991.16 and 136,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,759.23, 519,991.16 and 136,249.50 is: 204,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,759.23 : 519,991.16 = 136,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,759.23/519,991.16 = 136,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,759.23x = 519,991.16 × 136,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,759.23x = 70,848,534,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,848,534,873.17/346,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,316.22

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