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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,072.24, 520,688.55 and 147,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,072.24, 520,688.55 and 147,399.14 is: 221,132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,072.24 : 520,688.55 = 147,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,072.24/520,688.55 = 147,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,072.24x = 520,688.55 × 147,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,072.24x = 76,749,044,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,749,044,477.85/347,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,132.77

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