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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,951.80, 520,038.90 and 147,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,951.80, 520,038.90 and 147,238.20 is: 220,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,951.80 : 520,038.90 = 147,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,951.80/520,038.90 = 147,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,951.80x = 520,038.90 × 147,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,951.80x = 76,569,591,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,569,591,565.98/346,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,692.30

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