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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,927.26, 520,467.45 and 147,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,927.26, 520,467.45 and 147,418.20 is: 221,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,927.26 : 520,467.45 = 147,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,927.26/520,467.45 = 147,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,927.26x = 520,467.45 × 147,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,927.26x = 76,726,374,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,726,374,637.59/346,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,159.83

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