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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,462.26, 521,198.88 and 137,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,462.26, 521,198.88 and 137,098.36 is: 205,649.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,462.26 : 521,198.88 = 137,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,462.26/521,198.88 = 137,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,462.26x = 521,198.88 × 137,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,462.26x = 71,455,511,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,455,511,681.84/347,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,649.71

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