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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,381.20, 521,129.40 and 147,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,381.20, 521,129.40 and 147,797.20 is: 221,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,381.20 : 521,129.40 = 147,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,381.20/521,129.40 = 147,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,381.20x = 521,129.40 × 147,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,381.20x = 77,021,466,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,021,466,157.68/347,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,720.31

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