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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,611.20, 521,287.20 and 137,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,611.20, 521,287.20 and 137,205.60 is: 205,757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,611.20 : 521,287.20 = 137,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,611.20/521,287.20 = 137,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,611.20x = 521,287.20 × 137,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,611.20x = 71,523,523,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,523,523,048.32/347,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,757.25

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