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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,870.44, 520,298.37 and 159,881.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,870.44, 520,298.37 and 159,881.94 is: 239,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,870.44 : 520,298.37 = 159,881.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,870.44/520,298.37 = 159,881.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,870.44x = 520,298.37 × 159,881.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,870.44x = 83,186,312,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,186,312,774.44/346,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,819.55

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