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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,877.82, 520,308.60 and 159,889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,877.82, 520,308.60 and 159,889.32 is: 239,830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,877.82 : 520,308.60 = 159,889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,877.82/520,308.60 = 159,889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,877.82x = 520,308.60 × 159,889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,877.82x = 83,191,788,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,191,788,244.15/346,877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,830.23

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