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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,975.30, 520,074.15 and 147,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,975.30, 520,074.15 and 147,261.70 is: 220,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,975.30 : 520,074.15 = 147,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,975.30/520,074.15 = 147,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,975.30x = 520,074.15 × 147,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,975.30x = 76,587,003,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,587,003,455.06/346,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,727.54

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