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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,872.82, 520,301.10 and 159,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,872.82, 520,301.10 and 159,884.32 is: 239,822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,872.82 : 520,301.10 = 159,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,872.82/520,301.10 = 159,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,872.82x = 520,301.10 × 159,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,872.82x = 83,187,987,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,187,987,568.75/346,872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,822.73

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