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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,932.30, 520,052.85 and 159,617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,932.30, 520,052.85 and 159,617.10 is: 239,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,932.30 : 520,052.85 = 159,617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,932.30/520,052.85 = 159,617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,932.30x = 520,052.85 × 159,617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,932.30x = 83,009,327,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,009,327,763.74/346,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,266.65

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