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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,624.70, 521,437.05 and 147,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,624.70, 521,437.05 and 147,951.60 is: 221,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,624.70 : 521,437.05 = 147,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,624.70/521,437.05 = 147,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,624.70x = 521,437.05 × 147,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,624.70x = 77,147,445,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,147,445,846.78/347,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,927.40

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