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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,537.70, 521,306.55 and 147,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,537.70, 521,306.55 and 147,864.60 is: 221,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,537.70 : 521,306.55 = 147,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,537.70/521,306.55 = 147,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,537.70x = 521,306.55 × 147,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,537.70x = 77,082,784,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,082,784,493.13/347,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,796.90

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