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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,660.80, 521,102.40 and 197,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,660.80, 521,102.40 and 197,972.80 is: 296,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,660.80 : 521,102.40 = 197,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,660.80/521,102.40 = 197,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,660.80x = 521,102.40 × 197,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,660.80x = 103,164,101,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,164,101,214.72/347,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,737.80

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