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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,864.80, 519,951.60 and 159,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,864.80, 519,951.60 and 159,549.60 is: 239,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,864.80 : 519,951.60 = 159,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,864.80/519,951.60 = 159,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,864.80x = 519,951.60 × 159,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,864.80x = 82,958,069,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,958,069,799.36/346,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,165.43

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