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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,636.76, 521,308.26 and 147,949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,636.76, 521,308.26 and 147,949.08 is: 221,861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,636.76 : 521,308.26 = 147,949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,636.76/521,308.26 = 147,949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,636.76x = 521,308.26 × 147,949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,636.76x = 77,127,077,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,127,077,463.40/347,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,861.11

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