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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,309.16, 520,609.50 and 136,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,309.16, 520,609.50 and 136,861.80 is: 205,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,309.16 : 520,609.50 = 136,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,309.16/520,609.50 = 136,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,309.16x = 520,609.50 × 136,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,309.16x = 71,251,553,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,251,553,267.10/347,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,153.11

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