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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,149.68, 520,537.42 and 187,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,149.68, 520,537.42 and 187,311.30 is: 280,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,149.68 : 520,537.42 = 187,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,149.68/520,537.42 = 187,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,149.68x = 520,537.42 × 187,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,149.68x = 97,502,540,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,502,540,838.85/347,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,866.00

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