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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,498.70, 521,442.45 and 147,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,498.70, 521,442.45 and 147,785.10 is: 221,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,498.70 : 521,442.45 = 147,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,498.70/521,442.45 = 147,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,498.70x = 521,442.45 × 147,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,498.70x = 77,061,424,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061,424,617.50/347,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,760.32

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