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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,932.80, 520,053.60 and 159,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,932.80, 520,053.60 and 159,617.60 is: 239,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,932.80 : 520,053.60 = 159,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,932.80/520,053.60 = 159,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,932.80x = 520,053.60 × 159,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,932.80x = 83,009,707,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,009,707,503.36/346,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,267.40

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