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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,126, 520,489.74 and 136,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,126, 520,489.74 and 136,649.12 is: 204,895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,126 : 520,489.74 = 136,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,126/520,489.74 = 136,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,126x = 520,489.74 × 136,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,126x = 71,124,464,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,124,464,940.03/347,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,895.24

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