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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,266.20, 520,899.30 and 147,593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,266.20, 520,899.30 and 147,593.10 is: 221,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,266.20 : 520,899.30 = 147,593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,266.20/520,899.30 = 147,593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,266.20x = 520,899.30 × 147,593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,266.20x = 76,881,142,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,881,142,474.83/347,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,389.65

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