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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,893.57, 520,332.26 and 159,905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,893.57, 520,332.26 and 159,905.07 is: 239,853.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,893.57 : 520,332.26 = 159,905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,893.57/520,332.26 = 159,905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,893.57x = 520,332.26 × 159,905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,893.57x = 83,203,765,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,203,765,659.03/346,893.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,853.87

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