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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,829.49, 520,285.91 and 122,143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,829.49, 520,285.91 and 122,143.50 is: 183,229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,829.49 : 520,285.91 = 122,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,829.49/520,285.91 = 122,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,829.49x = 520,285.91 × 122,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,829.49x = 63,549,541,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,549,541,437.37/346,829.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,229.92

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