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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,880.66, 520,309.11 and 147,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,880.66, 520,309.11 and 147,072.38 is: 220,603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,880.66 : 520,309.11 = 147,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,880.66/520,309.11 = 147,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,880.66x = 520,309.11 × 147,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,880.66x = 76,523,099,143.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,523,099,143.38/346,880.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,603.53

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