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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,454.58, 521,050.64 and 147,868.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,454.58, 521,050.64 and 147,868.96 is: 221,747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,454.58 : 521,050.64 = 147,868.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,454.58/521,050.64 = 147,868.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,454.58x = 521,050.64 × 147,868.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,454.58x = 77,047,216,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,047,216,244.13/347,454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,747.59

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