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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,147.76, 521,017.50 and 136,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,147.76, 521,017.50 and 136,933.32 is: 205,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,147.76 : 521,017.50 = 136,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,147.76/521,017.50 = 136,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,147.76x = 521,017.50 × 136,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,147.76x = 71,344,656,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,344,656,053.10/347,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,516.68

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