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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,839.96, 520,252.55 and 159,851.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,839.96, 520,252.55 and 159,851.46 is: 239,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,839.96 : 520,252.55 = 159,851.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,839.96/520,252.55 = 159,851.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,839.96x = 520,252.55 × 159,851.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,839.96x = 83,163,129,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163,129,686.22/346,839.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,773.78

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