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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,614.80, 521,033.40 and 147,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,614.80, 521,033.40 and 147,901.20 is: 221,686.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,614.80 : 521,033.40 = 147,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,614.80/521,033.40 = 147,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,614.80x = 521,033.40 × 147,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,614.80x = 77,061,465,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061,465,100.08/347,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,686.38

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