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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,870.80, 519,960.60 and 159,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,870.80, 519,960.60 and 159,555.60 is: 239,174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,870.80 : 519,960.60 = 159,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,870.80/519,960.60 = 159,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,870.80x = 519,960.60 × 159,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,870.80x = 82,962,625,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,962,625,509.36/346,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,174.43

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