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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,351.52, 521,017.56 and 110,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,351.52, 521,017.56 and 110,708.40 is: 166,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,351.52 : 521,017.56 = 110,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,351.52/521,017.56 = 110,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,351.52x = 521,017.56 × 110,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,351.52x = 57,681,020,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,681,020,439.50/347,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,059.50

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