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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,191.17, 521,008.20 and 147,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,191.17, 521,008.20 and 147,511.55 is: 221,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,191.17 : 521,008.20 = 147,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,191.17/521,008.20 = 147,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,191.17x = 521,008.20 × 147,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,191.17x = 76,854,728,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,854,728,447.23/347,191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,361.42

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