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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,117.08, 520,740.78 and 157,590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,117.08, 520,740.78 and 157,590.75 is: 236,415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,117.08 : 520,740.78 = 157,590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,117.08/520,740.78 = 157,590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,117.08x = 520,740.78 × 157,590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,117.08x = 82,063,930,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063,930,075.79/347,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,415.71

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