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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,644.40, 521,255.40 and 137,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,644.40, 521,255.40 and 137,039.60 is: 205,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,644.40 : 521,255.40 = 137,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,644.40/521,255.40 = 137,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,644.40x = 521,255.40 × 137,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,644.40x = 71,432,631,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,432,631,513.84/347,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,476.15

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