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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,481, 521,221.50 and 98,169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,481, 521,221.50 and 98,169.48 is: 147,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,481 : 521,221.50 = 98,169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,481/521,221.50 = 98,169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,481x = 521,221.50 × 98,169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,481x = 51,168,043,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,168,043,619.82/347,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,254.22

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