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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,003.70, 520,505.55 and 157,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,003.70, 520,505.55 and 157,390.80 is: 236,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,003.70 : 520,505.55 = 157,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,003.70/520,505.55 = 157,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,003.70x = 520,505.55 × 157,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,003.70x = 81,922,784,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,922,784,918.94/347,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,086.20

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