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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,090.24, 520,715.58 and 147,417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,090.24, 520,715.58 and 147,417.14 is: 221,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,090.24 : 520,715.58 = 147,417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,090.24/520,715.58 = 147,417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,090.24x = 520,715.58 × 147,417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,090.24x = 76,762,401,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,762,401,557.04/347,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,159.78

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