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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,835.52, 520,294.92 and 122,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,835.52, 520,294.92 and 122,149.50 is: 183,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,835.52 : 520,294.92 = 122,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,835.52/520,294.92 = 122,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,835.52x = 520,294.92 × 122,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,835.52x = 63,553,764,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,553,764,330.54/346,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,238.91

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