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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,457.26, 521,191.38 and 137,093.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,457.26, 521,191.38 and 137,093.38 is: 205,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,457.26 : 521,191.38 = 137,093.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,457.26/521,191.38 = 137,093.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,457.26x = 521,191.38 × 137,093.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,457.26x = 71,451,887,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,451,887,911.06/347,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,642.24

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